Young Historians is an effort to encourage the youth of the community from third grade through high school to become interested and involved in the rich history of Southwest Franklin County.

It’s sponsored by the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and funded with a donation from a Grove City businessman.

Young people of all ages will be able to earn special recognition
and cash prizes in a variety of competitive areas throughout the year that includes:

PHOTOGRAPHY – CREATIVE WRITING – ORIGINAL ART

Help plan and create an entry in the 2026 Arts in the Alley Parade

Interested? Print a copy of the survey below and return it to us.

Could This Have Been You?

As late as the 1930's, it wasn't uncommon to see young people working at adult jobs to help support the family's income. Could this have been you?

As late as the 1930's, it wasn't uncommon to see young people working at adult jobs to help support the family's income. Could this have been you?

Instead of riding an ATV, would you have enjoyed taking a friend for a ride in your goat cart?

Instead of riding an ATV, would you have enjoyed taking a friend for a ride in your goat cart?

If you were a girl interested in playing basketball around 1917, this is the school uniform you would be wearing. Would you wear that outfit today?

If you were a girl interested in playing basketball around 1917, this is the school uniform you would be wearing. Would you wear that outfit today?

30 years ago, a kid’s parade was introduced as part of the annual Grove City Arts in the Alley Parade.

Together, let’s plan a youth entry for the 2026 parade.

You can help plan the entry and participate!

Talk with a parent or guardian about becoming a member.

Parents are encouraged to participate.