Herefordshire Young Historian Award 2026

Every family has a story to tell — and this is your chance to discover and share yours!
Herefordshire’s budding young history enthusiasts are invited to explore their family’s past and bring it to life in a creative way.

The winner will be announced at Hereford History Day on Saturday 16 May.

Use your imagination and curiosity to uncover the things that make your family special. You might like to think about:

• Where does your family come from?
• Are there any traditions, celebrations or favourite activities you enjoy together?
• Do your parents, grandparents or carers have an interesting story to share?
• Can you bring to life an important moment from your family’s history?

Take part for the chance to win a prize and a cup for your school.
There are also runner‑up prizes kindly provided by Watkins Thomas.

How you present your family story is entirely up to you — be as creative as you like!

You could:

• write a short story
• make a poster
• draw a family tree
• or combine words and pictures in your own style

Your entry must fit on one sheet of A4 paper.

• Online
• Drop your entry into any of our libraries

In person entries close Friday 8 May 2026
Online entries close Sunday 10 May 2026

We can’t wait to see the wonderful stories you uncover and share!

Open to children ages 9 - 11 years

Run in partnership with Herefordshire Lore

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Herefordshire Libraries