39th Annual Margaret Thompson Historical Essay Contest

2023 Theme:  "A Path to Conservation Inspired by Wallace Stegner"

The Los Altos Historical Commission and the Los Altos History Museum are co-sponsoring the 39th annual Margaret Thompson Historical Essay Contest, open to third- through sixth-graders who live in the area and/or attend local schools.

Wallace Stegner was at the forefront of the modern conservation movement. He was a visionary who understood how important wilderness is to human beings. Mr. Stegner brought awareness locally, nationally, and globally to the importance of the environment and conservation. In 1962, he co-founded Green Foothills, a local environmental organization, which led to the development of MidPeninsula Regional Open Space and their work in preserving wilderness areas and natural open spaces for all to enjoy.

Come to the Museum grounds anytime to view this outdoor exhibit by March 5, 2023. The exhibit begins in front of the J. Gilbert Smith House. Learn about the impact Wallace Stegner had on the conservation movement as you stroll the Museum grounds and access photos, videos, and audio recordings via QR codes on your electronic device. For more information on this exhibit, please visit this website: losaltoshistory.org/StegnerExhibit  

The deadline to submit essays is Friday, March 10. For the detailed essay prompt, click here. For the essay rubric, click here. For the cover sheet, click here.

For more information, visit losaltoshistory.org.