Clare County Historical Society Announces Share Your History Contest

To commemorate the USA 250th anniversary, the Clare County Historical Society will be awarding $250 total in cash prizes for winning entries of local history.

To commemorate the Dover School’s 150th anniversary, the top prize will be $150, second prize, $75, third prize, $25.

Winning entries will be awarded and displayed on Old Fashion Day (Sep. 26, 2026).

Entrants must be Clare County residents. All ages welcome. Minors must have parent permission. One entry per person. Entries must be truthful stories relating to Clare County, Michigan history. Any time period welcome. Various mediums & topics welcome. Printed or handwritten personal memories or researched stories (up to 2,000 words).  Original or hi-res copy photographs with detailed captions (identify people, places, times, events).  Digital entries (photo, audio, or video) welcome but must be made publicly available online.

Entries must be submitted in person at CCHS museum. Deadline is Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. For digital entries, provide internet addresses on entry form. Entries will be judged according to historical value, local connection, storytelling, and refinement.

Contact CCHS Museum, 7050 S Eberhart Ave, Clare, MI 48617 5 miles N., 1 mile E. of City of Clare Open Saturdays May – September, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Website: clarecountyhistory.org Email: museum@clarecountyhistory.org.