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American History Essay Contest

The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor two student essay contests each year, one for grades 5-8 and one for grades 9-12.  This year a video contest is also available.  The contests are open to all students in public, charter, private or homeschools.  One essay / video at each grade level can be selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the state competition. For specific information about this year's topics, as well as entry forms and contact information, see below.

All entries must be the students original work

Questions:  Contact Karen Cox, American History Chair

karendzcox505@gmail.com

5th - 8th Grade Essay 

New Topic Available in August!

Essay Entry Form

Flyer for 5-8th Grade Essay

Video Entry

New Topic Coming in August

Video Guidelines

Video Submission Form

Video Flyer

9th-12th Grade Essay 

American Patriot Essay Contest

New Topic Available in August

Essay Guidelines Grades 9-12

Essay Flyer Grades 9-12

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