The Hiram Halle Award-$2000.00

Student-residents of Pound Ridge in grades 9-12.

After you have researched and decided on your project, apply using the form below or email us at: info@poundridgehistorical.org.

All kinds! The only criteria for projects is that the end product is engaging and that projects shine a light on the bountiful history of Pound Ridge. Mixed media, animated videos, plays, poems, picture books, interactive projects, and museum exhibits are just a few ideas to consider. Get creative!

March 1, 2026

We will schedule a time to meet with you to hear more about your idea, provide guidance, and suggest local contacts to help your research and project development if needed.

Project descriptions should be no more than 250 words and applications must be signed by a parent or guardian.

A $2,000 check and $100 to offset project costs. Your project will have the opportunity to be showcased in the Pound Ridge Museum and presented at the Pound Ridge Historical Society’s annual meeting.

Hiram Halle, the award’s namesake, was the son of German Jewish immigrants and grew to become a remarkable businessman, inventor, and philanthropist. He purchased his first home in Pound Ridge on Trinity Pass Road in 1929. During World War II and the Holocaust, Halle played an extraordinary role in rescuing European Jews. In the 1940s, he invested deeply in the community—purchasing, restoring, and renovating more than 30 historic buildings, and supporting the construction of both the elementary school and the fire department. His vision and generosity transformed a rural farming community, earning him recognition as one of Pound Ridge’s greatest benefactors and shaping the vibrant town we know today.