History Museum accepting submissions for youth arts competition

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Known as Copshaholm, the Oliver Mansion now serves as the main attraction at The History Mu­seum in South Bend.
Known as Copshaholm, the Oliver Mansion now serves as the main attraction at The History Mu­seum in South Bend.

SOUTH BEND — The History Museum is now accepting submissions for its “Copshaholm 125 Youth Arts Competition.”

Open to ages 10 to 17, the competition celebrates the 125th anniversary of the year J.D. and Anna Oliver moved into their new home at 808 W. Washington St. — Copshaholm, as they would later name it.

Entries must relate to Copshaholm, the Historic Oliver Gardens, the Oliver Family or the year 1897.

Areas of competition are the visual arts, written word, music and theatrical performance. For each, there will be a panel of judges, all with expertise in the category they are judging.

Registration can be made online and is open until noon April 17. Entries must be submitted by April 21. Judging will take place April 22, and winners will be announced April 24.

Awards will be presented for each category.

For more information, call 574-235-9664 or visit historymuseumsb.org.

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