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George Tucker
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George Tucker - The Norfolk Historical Society established this contest to pay tribute to Norfolk historian George Holbert Tucker and inspire up-and-coming historians among today's students.
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 2002 George Holbert Tucker Contest

The 2002 George Holbert Tucker Historical Essay Contest

Contest Deadline Has Passed! Winners Were Announced Nov. 6

First Prize $500 | Second Prize $300 | Third Prize $200

The Contest: If you could go back in time and interview an important figure in the history of Hampton Roads and Norfolk, which person would you interview? What questions would you ask?

In Your Essay: Participants should select an actual historical figure, such as Captain John Smith, not an imaginary person. The person should no longer be living. The essay should:

  1. Identify the person you would like to interview;
  2. Explain the role that person played in the history of Hampton Roads and Norfolk; and
  3. Outline the questions you would like to ask if you had the opportunity.

Eligibility: The contest is open to all Hampton Roads high school students (grades 9 - 12), including students who live in or attend school in: Chesapeake, Gloucester County, Hampton, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Mathews County, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and York County.

Ineligible: Children or grandchildren of Norfolk Historical Society board members are not eligible to participate.

Judging: The contest will be judged by a committee of local college professors and historians. The judges will not know the identity of the essay authors until after the winning essays are selected. Essays will be judged on their historical insights, as well as the creativity and quality of the writing.

Essay Length: 500 Words Minimum -- 1,500 Words Maximum.

Checklist for Entries:

  • Submit two copies of your entry on clean white paper.
  • Include a cover sheet with 1) Your Name 2) Your Address 3) Your Phone Number 4) Your School 5) Your Grade and 6) The Title of Your Essay.
  • Write the Title of your essay on the first page of the essay itself.
  • Do not include your real name anywhere on the essay itself -- it should only appear on the cover sheet.
  • Mail to the Norfolk Historical Society, P.O. Box 6367, Norfolk, VA 23508
  • Make sure your entry is postmarked by May 24, 2002.


 

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