Even at an early age, Gene Stratton-Porter, best-selling author, naturalist and photographer, had a keen sense of the natural ambience that surrounded her. Limberlost State Historic Site’s "Music of the Wild" celebrates Gene’s creativity and love of nature, and the July 24 deadline for submissions is fast approaching.
Grab your pencils, cameras and instruments!
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Music of the Wild", written by Gene Stratton-Porter in 1910, the Limberlost State Historic Site is having a short story contest, a photography contest and a composition competition. Deadline for submissions is July 24, and there is a $5 entry fee. Please visit indianamuseum.org/limberlost and click on the Special Activities & Events for a full list of submission rules and guidelines.
Winners of this contest will see their work read aloud or displayed before a live audience at Limberlost’s Music of the Wild celebration on Sept. 18. Visitors will enjoy the short story, songwriting and photography contests winners' work. This event includes a performance of the "Song of the Limberlost: A Musical Look at Gene Stratton-Porter" by Adrienne Provenzano. There will also be storytelling, dramatic and humorous readings, educational commentary and even audience participation.
For further information, visit indianamuseum.org/limberlost for more information, or call Limberlost State Historic Site at (260) 368-7428.
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