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SUMMARY:2026 Mum Festival Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:5th Annual\nMum Festival Photo Contest 2026\n  \nAs part of the Mum Festival season of events\, the Bristol Historical Society is excited to host a photo contest as part of this year’s Festival. Photos will be on display for your viewing pleasure in the Marquee Tent on the festival grounds. Photos judging will be done by a jury of local professional photographers. Awards will presented Sunday at 12 noon.  \nDownload 2026 Photo Contest Entry Form (pdf)\nRules:  \n1) Entrant must have taken the photo(s)\n2) Print sizes between 4×6 and 8×10\, they must be matted but not framed.\n3) Entrant self-selects category.\n4) Only one photo per category please.\n5) Entrant must write name and contact info on back of each photo.\n6) Photos to be dropped off at the Bristol Historical Society Museum any Wednesday or Saturday between 10am and 2pm in the month September\, or by appointment( Call Steve at 860-944-6567)\n7) Photos should be picked up Sunday 9/27 between 2pm and 5pm\, or by appointment ( Call Steve at 860-944-6567)\n8) Color photos and black and white photos will be judged together.\n9) Please note; due to frequent strong winds at the festival grounds\, photos will be mounted with 2-way tape. All effort will be made to remove the photo and matte carefully so they can be reused. \nDivisions and Categories: \nThere are two divisions\, Youth (0 to 17) and Adult (18 and up). There are nine categories to chose from: \n1) Portraits (formal and informal)\n2) Architecture\, landscapes and seascapes\n3) Action (sports\, kids at play\, etc.\, anything with movement.)\n4) Plants and Agriculture\n5) Animals\n6) Photos from previous Mum Festivals\,\n7) Candid\n8) Miscellaneous\n\n9) Edited with computer software \nAwards and Prizes:\n\nIn each division\, first and second place ribbons will be awarded in each category. Best in Show as determined by the jury of judges will receive a $25 gift card from a local business. \n\nContact info: \nEach year\, this contest is getting more and more popular\, so we are limiting your how many photos you can enter to one for each category. Thank you for your understanding.   For any questions\, please call or text Steve Vastola at 860-944-6567 or email him at Activities@BristolHistoricalSociety.org. \n 
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/2026-mum-festival-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bristol Historical Society,Mum Festival,Special Event
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SUMMARY:250 Years of Buttons
DESCRIPTION:Many people tend to not think about buttons until one falls off\, but we’re missing out on some fascinating historical objects: Buttons hold a special—and fascinating—place in textile history. They play a historical role throughout the country’s history and in Connecticut’s. \nThis special program will look at the last 250 years of history from the lens of these interesting and often beautifully crafted pieces. Did you know that button collecting dates back to the time of the founding of our country? Learn about Geroge Washington’s special request to the Scoville brothers\, Queen Victoria’s black glass buttons\, buttons made by Colt Manufacturing in the 1950s\, and Avon products of the 1970s. Presenter Laurel Durso will touch on a variety of historical topics and present a display of antique buttons of various types and materials that help tell the story of America’s 250 year history. Feel free to come early to enjoy the extensive display. \nIf you have buttons that have been passed down to you\, bring them along! Questions are welcome and help will be provided identifying the age\, material\, and other interesting details about any buttons that are brought in. \nAdditional parking can be found in the rear of the building. The program is free to members\, with a suggested donation of $5 for others. Refreshments will be served. \nLaurel Durso is the president of the Connecticut State Button Society. She has a personal collection of 20\,000 buttons. The Connecticut State Button Society is dedicated to the history\, preservation\, and collecting of antique and vintage buttons.
URL:https://bristolhistoricalsociety.org/event/250-years-of-buttons/
LOCATION:Bristol Historical Society\, 98 Summer Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06011-1393\, United States
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