4th of July Week – 13 Original Colonies Special Event Award

Shown right is the latest addition to my awards collection: The 13 Original Colonies Special Event Award 2014. Every year during the 4th of July week there are special event stations in the 13 original colonies of the United States. I got into the event “by accident” last summer and after finding out more about it on the event homepage I had quite some fun chasing them during the few days they were active (although condx were quite bad … typical summer doldrums). Sorrily I didn’t manage a full sweep but just 10 of the 13 and one of the two “sister” stations. But you can apply for the award with even just a single contact … but of course that would be no challenge. 😉 They change the award motive every year. The theme for 2014 was “Revolution War Era Colonial Currency“. The award is printed on parchment paper and looks great (sorrily the scan above doesn’t reflect it nearly). Next year’s theme will be the “Founders and Patriots of the Republic“. Hope to catch them next year again …