Homeschool History Fair 2025: Living Wax Museum

Name: Homeschool History Fair 2025: Living Wax Museum
Start: 2025-11-20T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-20T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Richard & Gina Santori Aurora Public Library

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Richard & Gina Santori Aurora Public Library | Aurora, IL

History Fair is back!! Improved and now an official Aurora Public Library event!!
Thursday, November 20 at 1 p.m.
Santori Library- Atrium
Students grades 1-8 will choose a real person from history to represent. Dressed in costume and standing "frozen" like a wax figure, students will come to life with the press of a pretend button to deliver a speech about their character's life and accomplishments.
This fun and educational project includes:
• Choosing a an influential historical figure to portray
• Researching and writing a one minute speech
• Creating a costume and display board or prop
• Practicing public speaking and presentation skills
On museum day, families and visitors will walk through the library exhibit, meet these "living" wax figures, and learn from the amazing people of the past and present.
Prizes will be awarded!
Email
[email protected] with any questions.
Registration to participate required. Registration link: https://aurora.libnet.info/event/14426299#/registration/14426299
It asks for library card, but that is not a required field. If you are not sure of the historical figure yet, you can still register just put TBD for that field. You will need to fill it out multiple times for multiple kids.
Friends and family welcome!