Fourth Grade Student Essay Competition
Hoosier Bicentennial and Beyond
The Indiana Statehouse Tour Office in conjunction with the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library hosted an essay competition to commemorate Indiana Statehood Day 2016, a celebration of Indiana's 200th birthday!
This year's theme was Hoosier Bicentennial and Beyond! Winners of the essay contest were honored at the Statehood Day Celebration at one of four participating locations on December 9, 2016.
Essay Contest Winner
1st Place
Jillian Stemler
Eastridge Academy
New Albany, IN
Essay | Bicentennial Travels
For additional information about the essay contest visit the Indiana State Library website.
Indiana Statehood Day Celebration
On Dec. 11, 1816 Indiana was admitted as the 19th state to join the Union.
2016 Statehood Day | Video of Events