Forward with Fortitude: Embracing a Future of New Beginnings
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BLACK HERITAGE
Students TK to 8th grade are invited to teach and inspire others as part of the
Living History Museum of
African American Heroes
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peninsula Center Library Community Room
701 Silver Spur Road
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
For more information including how to register your student, contact Laura Henry at lhenry@pvld.org.
Watch our 2022 announcement below for a glimpse of some of our previous participants.
High school seniors are invited to
participate in the
The Living History Museum, Inc.
Scholarship Essay Competition
Students will write and submit an original 800-1000 word essay based on the following prompt:
Choose a person or moment in Black history that shaped the
fight for voting rights. What challenges did they face, what
impact did their actions have? Why is their story important for
us to remember today?
For more information contact Laura Henry at lhenry@pvld.org.
Deadline to register and submit your essay is
February 12, 2026.
Winners will be announced at the Living History Museum event on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Would you like to meet with an advisor/tutor to help with your essay? Choose "Yes" for this question on the registration form and we will contact you to set up a day and time to meet with you at your local public library. This opportunity is subject to availability based on the date of your registration and does not change the submission deadline.