The Hiram Halle Prize

Are you passionate about History? You could win a $2,000 Prize!
 

The Hiram Halle Prize was established in 2016 as a competition among Pound Ridge students attending any high school to create a project that highlights an important aspect of Pound Ridge history. A $2,000 prize is awarded by the Pound Ridge Historical Society to the most original, thoughtful, and best-executed project that brings a piece of our town’s past to life.

FAQs:

  • Student-residents of Pound Ridge in grades 9-12.

  • After you have researched and decided on your project, apply using the form below or email us at: info@poundridgehistorical.org.

  • All kinds! The only criteria for projects is that the end product is engaging and that projects shine a light on the bountiful history of Pound Ridge. Mixed media, animated videos, plays, poems, picture books, interactive projects, and museum exhibits are just a few ideas to consider. Get creative!

  • March 1, 2024

  • We will schedule a time to meet with you to hear more about your idea, provide guidance, and suggest local contacts to help your research and project development if needed.

  • Project descriptions should be no more than 250 words and applications must be signed by a parent or guardian.

  • A $2,000 check and $100 to offset project costs. Your project will have the opportunity to be showcased in the Pound Ridge Museum and presented at the Pound Ridge Historical Society’s annual meeting.

  • Hiram Halle was a successful businessman, inventor, and philanthropist. He is considered Pound Ridge's greatest benefactor as he revitalized the town by renovating dozens of historic buildings in the 1930s bringing new life to a rural community during the difficult years of the Great Depression.

For more information, please contact us at info@poundridgehistorical.org or fill out the application below.