Grandparents. Grand Stories. Family Treasures

Thematic focus

Cultural History
Local History
Social History
Other Forms of History Education
Multi-Perspectivity in History Teaching
History of National Minorities
Histories of Discrimination and Persecution
History of Anti-Semitism
Histories of Wars and Warfare
History of Migration
History of National Minorities
Holocaust
Remembrance / Collective Memory
Without regional focus
20th Century

Language

English

Country

Poland

Address

Date

Deadline: 1 March 2026

Contact

grand-stories@enrs.eu

Description

Every family has treasures—objects passed down through generations that carry memories, stories, and connections to the past. These items might be photographs, letters, medals, documents, clothing, tools, or any other object that witnessed the events of the 20th century. The 2026 edition of "Grandparents. Grand Stories" invites you to explore the history behind these family treasures. What story does your family heirloom tell? How does it connect to the broader history of the 20th century? What memories and emotions does it hold? Contest period: Open until 1 March 2026, 23:59 CET Who can participate: Elementary and secondary school students, university students, and educators from around the world Submission format: Written description in English (max 5,000 characters) + at least one photograph of the treasure Prizes in Each Age Category Age categories: • Up to 12 years old • 13-17 years old • 18 years and older 1st Place: €1,000 + promotion on enrs.eu and historylessons.eu + social media campaign

Organiser

European Network Remembrance and Solidarity