Welcome to the Pennsylvania Military Museum’s Kid’s Case
Have you ever wanted to have your name on a museum exhibit?
How does Kid’s Case work? Artifacts will be chosen from the Museum’s collection and exhibited in a special case in the Museum Gallery for a select period of time. Students will have the opportunity to submit a label to be considered for use - submissions will be reviewed and winner chosen by our collections and education team. The winning label will be unveiled at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the winning author will be invited to visit the Museum to see their label in use, along with having the opportunity to choose the next artifact for the Kid’s Case Contest.
Where can I see the artifact and winning label? On display in the Pennsylvania Military Museum gallery.
How do I write a successful artifact label? Follow the instructions below!
How do I learn more about the artifact? Information is provided below, but feel free to do your own research if you want to learn more.
How will the winner be announced? We will email the winner, and the winning label will be unveiled at the Museum and on our social media platforms!
Participation Guidelines: This contest is open to students K-12. By submitting a label for consideration you are giving the Pennsylvania Military Museum permission to utilize it in various forms, including print and digital, along with use on social media, now and in the future without any restrictions. Submission implies parent or guardian consent.
How to write an interpretive label:
There are some things that need to be included in every interpretive label. Start with WHAT, WHERE, and WHY. What is the artifact? Where did it come from? Why is it important? After that information, you can include other facts that you find interesting. You do not need to tell every detail that you know, instead try using the artifact to tell an interesting story. Your label should be short, 150 words at the most. You may use the information provided but you can also do your own research online or in a library to find out more! Here are a few questions to get you started; you do not need to answer all of them, but they are helpful if you get stuck.
What do you think is cool or interesting about it?
How is it the same or different from how we do things today?
Why should we care about this artifact or the story it tells us?
Current Label Competition
William A. March Dog Tags
William A. March was a Pennsylvania resident who was involved in both world wars! He wore these dog tags when he was deployed to France during World War One. Click here for more information about March and the history of dog tags in order to write your label.
Submit your label!
Ready to Submit Your Label for the Competition?
Use the link below to contact our Museum Educator, and submit your label for consideration.