Tell us your story!

Florissant Old Town Partners is encouraging you to Tell Us Your Florissant Story. This essay contest is open to anyone who can trace a family presence in the Florissant area back at least 75 years. . This is your chance to help us keep alive the history of Florissant. Be a part of the oral history of Florissant!

We ask that your essay contain interesting facts about your business or family. If your family had a business in the area or lived in the area we want to hear from you. 'We want to know your story.' All stories will be posted at the Fall Festival on Sunday October 14th so everyone can read about your family or business. Winners will be announced at the Fall Festival. If you would like to read the winning essays from last year, please stop by our office, 601 rue St. Charles. We have them on display and you may read them at the office.

The contest is divided into three categories - under the age of 12, age 13-17 and over 18. The essay should be no more than 500 words and the deadline for submitting your essay is September 31. When submitting your essay, please give your name, address, phone number and email if available. We will also need your age category. There will be prizes for the winners. A panel from St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley will judge the stories.

The chairperson for the festival is Tom Flynn, English Instructor St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley Campus and Florissant Old Town resident.

Please send your essay to: Tom Flynn Florissant Old Town Partners, 601 rue St. Charles, Florissant MO 63031. You can email us at oldtownpartners@sbcglobal.net. Our phone number is 314-837-0033.