Conesville Historical Society Announces America 250 Contest

CONESVILLE — The Conesville Historical Society has invited the public to participate in its America 250 Contest, seeking essays, poems, and visual arts submissions that celebrate local heritage.

Awards will be presented in five age categories: Pre-K and Kindergarten; first through third grade; fourth through sixth grade; seventh through 12th grade; and adults.

While participants do not need to reside in Conesville, entries must reflect the local area, defined as Schoharie, Greene, and Delaware counties. Preference will be given to entries that celebrate Conesville specifically.

Participants must choose one of four prompts for their submission:

Natural Beauty: A focus on a specific place visited and the memories associated with it.

History: An exploration of a person or event from the past.

Heroes: A highlight of a person known to the artist who has served the community.

Pride: A showcase of a person, place, or organization that instills local pride.

First, second, and third prizes, along with honorable mentions, will be selected for each category. An overall honorable mention will also be awarded for each age group.

All entries must fit on standard 8.5-by-11-inch paper. Larger artwork should be submitted via a photograph. Selected pieces may be published on the historical society's social media and in digital and print publications.

Entries must be received no later than June 15, 2026. Submissions can be emailed to conesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com, mailed to the historical society at 1306 State Route 990v, Gilboa, NY 12076, submitted to Gilboa-Conesville Central School, or dropped off at the Conesville Town Hall or any historical society event.

For more information, contact conesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.