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The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light.
This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs. Students in grades five through eight are encouraged to participate. Each year, a selected topic for use during the academic year is announced, and contest instructions are published online and sent to schools by participating DAR chapters. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.
Participating chapters send one winning essay from each of the four grades for judging on the state level. The state will send one winning essay from each of the four grades to be judged on a divisional level. The winning essay from each of the four grades will then be judged on the national level and the winners are announced.
Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive bronze medals and certificates. State winners receive certificates and silver medals. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award.
Click here for an informational PDF handout . For additional contest information or guidelines, please contact your local DAR chapter .
Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the DAR has launched the "Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest.” This contest will focus on the men and women who figured in the events of the American Revolution (1773 – 1783), and it is hoped that students will find Patriots to write about who will interest and inspire them.
These Patriots may be one of our famous Founders, or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways both large and small. Students will be asked to discuss how their chosen Patriot contributed to the founding of the nation. Essays will be judged for historical accuracy, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the quality and scope of references, particularly the use of primary sources.
This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs, in grades 9 through 12. Essays from students from all grades will be judged together, with one winning essay chosen at each level. Participating DAR Chapters will select one essay as the chapter winner, to be sent on to the State level; the State will select one essay winner to represent the state for judging at the Division level, and each Division level will also have one winner which will be sent on to the National contest. Each student participant receives a certificate of participation from the chapter and the chapter winners receive a bronze medal and certificate set. State winners receive a silver medal and certificate set. Division level winners receive certificates and a book. National winners receive special certificates, medals, and a monetary award.
The National Society will select first-, second- and third-place winners. The national winner will receive a National Winner Certificate, pin and monetary award, presented at NSDAR’s annual Continental Congress, and the winning essay may appear in official DAR communications. National second- and third-place winners will also receive a certificate and monetary award.
This essay contest is being launched to engage students during the 250 th anniversary of the American Revolution, and is designed to encourage students to think more about the many different people, known and unknown, who were a part of the American Revolution, and perhaps even see themselves in the figures they write about.
For additional contest information or guidelines, please contact your local DAR chapter .
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DAR American History Writing Contest
Five tips to help your students succeed
Looking for a middle school writing contest this fall? Look no further than the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) American History Essay Contest. In a previous teaching position, my middle schoolers participated in this contest for several years. I always looked forward to the day each fall when I would receive my teacher’s packet from my local DAR chapter.
If you’re not familiar with the DAR, here’s a brief intro from the organization’s website: “The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.”
My students have had great success with the DAR American History Essay Contest. Within five years, eight sixth- through eighth-grade former students won at the local level. Of those, two essays placed first at the state level. One of those also won at the division level (comprised of eight states), and then competed at the national level. Recognition and prizes are determined by each local DAR chapter. In fact, my local chapter provided an annual luncheon where the local winners would be celebrated. In addition, the chapter awarded certificates and pins for winners, and certificates for all entrants. At the state and higher levels, monetary awards are distributed.
My students benefited from the emphasis placed on the contest. First, entering the contest was an assignment . I didn’t want only the advanced students to compete, as usually happens when I make a contest voluntary. I wanted everyone to see that I had confidence in their abilities and that they had a real opportunity to win.
I always made a big deal out of the annual contest. I would decorate my room around the theme, hanging posters and decorations to fit the topics. For example, for the year that Women’s Suffrage was the topic, I printed and hung vintage posters, created vignettes for notable women in the movement, and built my room around a color scheme of purple and yellow, the colors of the suffrage movement.
The best thing about this contest? The topic changes every year.
The topics for the contest, all based on a historical event, change from year to year. Past topics have included the National Parks system, Ellis Island, the effects of World War One, the Stamp Act, Women’s Suffrage, and others. (While the topic and prompt changes every year, the general rules and guidelines for the contests remain the same.)
This year’s topic follows:
“The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775 – March 1, 1781, and included delegates from thirteen colonies. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America. Imagine that you are a delegate during the 1775-1776 Second Continental Congress. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?” Daughters of the American Revolution american history essay contest 2022-2023
As usual, the prompts encourage students to write a narrative-style essay. Let your students get creative.
- Could they write the essay in the form of a letter?
- Or would a straight-forward answer to the question in the form of an informative piece be better to their liking?
- This year’s prompt could even be written in the form of a persuasive essay, arguing for the passage of a particular piece of legislation unique to the chosen colony.
Download the contest guidelines by clicking below:
This year’s 2022-2023 contest guide sheet outlines the topic, length (600-1,000 for 6-8 grades), format, and bibliography details. (Note: Each DAR chapter designates their own individual due dates. Check with your local chapter by locating it here on the national DAR website’s chapter locater. )
I encourage you to try the DAR American History Essay Contest with your fifth- through eighth-graders. It was a mainstay in my middle school classes, as well as the DAR’s high school contest (Patriots of the American Revolution). Check back next week for a post about the high school contest.
Over the years, I’ve developed some ideas to generate success with this contest. Here are those tips:
5 Tips to Help Your Students Succeed at the DAR American History Essay Contest:
- Don’t skimp on prior knowledge. Getting kids invested in the contest depends on piquing their interest and building expertise on the topic. Because students are required to write 600-1,000 words on the topic, they need to be confident in the subject matter. In my previous middle school classroom, I would start around October 1 to plan ways to make my students familiar with the topic. I designed AOW assignments using articles that pertained to World War One, Women’s Suffrage, and other topics. We also watched educational videos and documentaries, and made short presentations about characters central to the theme.
- Decorate your room. Make the contest an event! I would typically devote an entire room-length whiteboard to the contest. I located war posters, suffragette flyers, national park info, and more to make my room all about the essay topic. Some students even used these visuals to inspire authentic details for their essays.
- Locate and share mentor texts. I scoured the internet to find previous winning essays, or check with your local chapter. Despite being written on another topic entirely, sharing with students a few winning essays showed them the level of quality they would need to produce in their own work. Here’s a link to a post with a former student’s winning essay that competed at the national level.
- Encourage students to blend genres. In my experience, I guided my eighth-grade students to take a narrative approach, and then fortify the narrative with informational exposition. This blended genre approach conveniently allowed me to introduce those multi-discourse skills at a relatively early time of the academic year. When testing time came around in the spring, students already had some experience with blended genre writing, thanks to this contest.
- Don’t rush the writing process. Start early enough so students have time to brainstorm, draft, peer review, revise, and submit. From start to finish, the DAR contest would typically fill four to six weeks; however, I do know that in some years, we crammed it into three.
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LAS CRUCES - Three Las Cruces students won honors for essay-writing from the Dona Ana Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in their 2021 American History Essay Contest.
Two of the winners also won state honors.
Sierra Middle School seventh-grader Mia Homsi and Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy eighth grader Asa Laws won first place state honors for their grade levels. The two will read their work aloud at the State DAR conference April 2 In Albuquerque.
Roma Subedi’s essay won first place in Las Cruces for her grade level. She is a fifth grader at University Hills Elementary.
DAR’s American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light. It is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation and neatness.
Dona Ana DAR American History Chapter Chair Bonnie Poloner coordinated the Las Cruces essay contest. Poloner said it is vital that students learn about important American history topics with which they are not familiar.
Poloner appointed three Las Cruces essay judges including retired history teacher Kathy Fox, National DAR Historic Preservation Medal winner Sally Kading and history buff Bill Kinsella.
DAR is an organization with a rich history while also being relevant in today’s world. More than a million women have joined the organization since it was founded over 125 years ago. They became members to honor their heritage as well as make a difference in their communities across the country and the world. Learn more about DAR’s history and what members are doing today to continue that legacy locally by visiting the Las Cruces chapter website at https://donaanadar.com .
The DAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. Any woman 18 years or older — regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution — is eligible for membership.
For information on how to join DAR, contact the Dona Ana chapter’s registrar Carol McIntyre at [email protected] .
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American History Essay and Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest Winners
By janet westbrook posted 04-19-2023 08:00 am.
With great joy and a whole lot of sparkle, the American History Committee is proud to announce the National Winners of our contests! Many thanks to the Chapter Chairs, District Chairs, State Chairs, Division Chairs, and National Vice Chairs for all your hard work!! Bring out the sparklers!!! The American History Essay Contest winners are as follows:
First Place
Grade 5 Mia Neely Sponsored by Limestone Chapter, KY
Grade 6 Simona Sordoni Sponsored by Sara Riggs Humphreys-Mary Sillman Chapter, CT
Grade 7 Jamison Lilly Sponsored by Mount Desert Isle Chapter, ME
Grade 8 Emily Edwards Sponsored by Rebecca Parke Chapter, IL
Second Place
Grade 5 Ara Craig Sponsored by Princess Timpanogos Chapter, UT
Grade 6 Maria C. Sainz Sponsored by Presidio Chapter, CA
Grade 7 McKenzie Watt Sponsored by Freedom Hill Chapter, VA
Grade 8 Thalia Hanfland-Parenti Sponsored by Uintah Chapter, UT
Third Place
Grade 5 Jacob E. Catron Sponsored by Royal Oak Chapter, VA
Grade 6 Olivia Sidoti Sponsored by Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter, NJ
Grade 7 Ainsley Voeller Sponsored by Yamhill Chapter
Grade 8 Bryan Lebitsch Sponsored by Melzingah Chapter, NY
The Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest winners are as follows:
First Place Hansika Lenkala Sponsored by Abigail Phelps Chapter, CT
Second Place Elizabeth Howard Sponsored by Cumberland Country Chapter, PA
Third Place Eliana Evelyn Plopper Sponsored by Beaver Chapter, OR
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DAR American History Essay Contest entries due Oct. 31
The Delaware State Society and the Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are accepting entries for the American History Essay Contest for students in grades 5-8 and the Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest for students in grades 9-12.
The title for the 2022-23 Essay Contest for grades 5-8 is Delegate to Second Continental Congress. The prompt reads, “The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775, to March 1, 1781, and included delegates from all 13 colonies. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America. Imagine that you are a delegate during 1775-1776. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?"
All grade 5-8 students in public, private or parochial schools, and those who are homeschooled are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.
The prompt for the high school-level contest for grades 9-12 is: “Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-83). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation. Figures may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an everyday man, woman, or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small. Students are encouraged to use primary sources (i.e., immediate, firsthand accounts such as letters, diaries, speeches, or newspaper reports) for their research. Less well-known figures are acceptable, but subjects must have been actual participants, i.e. not fictionalized.”
All grade 9-12 students in public, private, or parochial schools, and those who are home schooled are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or nation.
For complete details and guidelines, contact Janet Maher, NSDAR State of Delaware American history chair, at 302-258-3327 or [email protected] .
Email entries to [email protected] by Monday, Oct. 31.
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The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light.
The Christopher Columbus Essay Contest is an annual national essay contest in honor of Christopher Columbus.
To learn more about NSDAR Essay Contests , visit the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Website .
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DAR honors American history essay contest winner
From left: American History Committee Chair Stephanie Keaty, Reese Alexander, Chapter Regent Susan Snodderley and Chapter Vice Regent Michelle Fansler. Photo courtesy of BARB NELSON
Back row from left: Michelle Fansler, Susan Snodderley, Stephanie Keaty and Kim Brown. Front row: Londyn Steckman, Mrs. Hicks, Reese Alexander and Sharon King.
Londyn Steckman (left) and Reese Alexander.
COEUR d’ALENE — The Lt. George Farragut Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to recognize Reese Alexander as the winner of the American History Essay Contest.
Reese is an eighth-grade student at River City Middle School in Post Falls. She was awarded a bronze medal, a certificate and a monetary award during her English class on March 14. Her essay has advanced to the state level.
This year’s topic was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Nov. 11, 2021, marked the 100th anniversary of its dedication. Students were to imagine having a brother who lost his life in the battlefields of France during World War I and that they and their family attended the Nov. 11, 1921, dedication in Washington, D.C.
Reese concluded her essay with, “After a while I went upstairs and laid in my cozy bed. I soon found it hard to keep my eyes open, and I fell into a cobweb of dreams. When mother shook me, I jolted out of bed. I dashed to the closet and picked out a formal black button up; it was Williams, and some denim jeans and the same aged oxfords. I barreled outside and I hopped in the 1920 Nash Touring. The car ride was long and sorrow filled the air. When we made it to Arlington to honor the most hallowed grave. A somber moment. My emotions were taking over me. I saw a little girl hugging her older brother. I should have felt happy at the sight of the young girl's smile, but instead I felt resentful. Why did my brother die? Why did considerate Willam innocently die? He was the only person who could make me smile. When I went to place a red rose on the tomb, a tear fell from my cheek. It was hard to see the cause behind the deaths, but now I see they died for me, for Mother, and for America. Thank you Soldiers; thank you Willam."
Londyn Steckman, also an eighth-grade student at River City Middle School, was awarded a certificate for her participation in the contest.
Nancy Hicks, the English teacher of both Reese and Londyn, has promoted the contest to her students for several years.
All students in grades 5 to 8 are eligible to participate in the annual contest whether they are enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school or are homeschooled.
“The contest provides a wonderful opportunity for young writers to learn about patriotism, one of the missions of the DAR,” said Stephanie Keaty, American History committee chair. The topic for next year’s contest will be announced in the summer.
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DAR announces American History Essay Contest
Students enrolled in fifth through eighth grades are invited to enter the 2023-2024 American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). The contest reflects the organization's values of historic preservation, education, and patriotism by inviting students to think and write creatively about historic U.S. events, specifically those related to the American Revolution.
This year's essay topic is as follows:
On May 14, 1897, John Phillip Sousa played his new march, "The Stars and Stripes Forever." This song would become the national march of the United States on Dec. 11, 1987. Imagine it is 1897, and you are a newspaper reporter for The Philadelphia Times. Your newspaper editor has asked you to write an article about the song being performed that day. Your article needs to tell us about Sousa's life and the story behind the song. It is the first performance of the song, so make sure your article includes your thoughts about the music and how the audience reacts to what is seen and heard that day.
Depending on the student's age group, essays may be 300 to 1,000 words. All grade five, six, seven and eight students in a public, private or parochial school, or those who are home schooled, are eligible to participate. One essay at each grade level will be selected as the Signal Hill Chapter winner. All winners will be recognized at a DAR Youth Awards event, hosted by the Signal Hill Chapter in early 2024. Winners will go forward in competition with the potential for a national award. Essays must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
For information about the essay contest and its requirements, contact Signal Hill Historian Kat Nosal, via email at [email protected].
The Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, was chartered 50 years ago in Barrington, in 1972. NSDAR is a volunteer women's service organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Due to fund-raising efforts throughout the year, the chapter contributes financially to several 501 (c) (3) organizations whose missions support that of NSDAR.
NSDAR provides more than $1.5 million in scholarships annually. It is the largest group of participants in support of Wreaths Across America. Through its various programs and initiatives, NSDAR strives to increase the awareness of men and women who achieved American independence, including those of diverse backgrounds.
Since its founding in 1890, over one million women have joined both nationally and around the world. Membership in NSDAR is open to any woman, aged 18 and over, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.
For information about the Barrington-based chapter, visit: signalhilldar.com .
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This contest is open to students in public, private, and parochial schools, and registered home-study programs, in grades 9 through 12. Essays from students from all grades will be judged together, with one winning essay chosen at each level. Participating DAR Chapters will select one essay as the chapter winner, to be sent on to the State ...
Anna Kate, an 8th grade student at Freedom Middle School, is the middle school winner of the 2022-23 DAR American History Essay Contest. Her essay was about George Wythe, a delegate to the Second Continental Congress. During morning announcements Anna Kate was presented with a DAR certificate and medal and a $100 check from the Old Glory chapter.
The American History Essay Contest welcomes essays from students in grades 5 through 8, all centered on a theme that changes annually, often to commemorate the anniversary of an important event. The 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest commemorates the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery.
2022-2023: Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest Information! In 2021, NSDAR established a new high school-level essay contest focused on figures of the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
California DAR Awards American History Essay Contest. T he American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light. ... 2022-2025 Commemorative Events · 50th Anniversary Vietnam War
Download the contest guidelines by clicking below: 2022-2023 DAR Middle School American History Essay Contest Topic and Guidelines. This year's 2022-2023 contest guide sheet outlines the topic, length (600-1,000 for 6-8 grades), format, and bibliography details. (Note: Each DAR chapter designates their own individual due dates.
You're invited to participate in an. Essay Contest. Topic for 2022-2023. The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775 - March 1, 1781 and included delegates from all thirteen colonies. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America. Imagine that you are a delegate during the 1775-1776.
American History chapter winner certificates, a bronze medal, and a small cash prize will be awarded on February 1, 2022, during the DAR luncheon at Marsh Landing Country Club (provided no extenuating circumstances interfere, such as CDC guidelines). State: One essay at each grade level will be selected as the state winner and forwarded to the
AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST 2022-2023 (This information is for chapter and school use) TOPIC: The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775 - March 1, ... Name of sponsoring DAR chapter Number of words in essay BIBLIOGRAPHY: Essay must have a bibliography listing all references utilized. Internet resources, if used, should be ...
AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST 2021-2022 (This information is for chapter and school use) TOPIC: Topic for 2021-2022: November 11, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the ... all of whom are non-DAR members. CHAPTER: One essay at each grade level is selected as the chapter winner and forwarded to the state ...
The biggest change is that essays will now be submitted electronically at each level beginning with the Chapter and so on all the way to National. Changes have been made to all essay contests forms and will be updated by July 1. The American History Essay Contest for grades 5 - 8 will now have a submission form as the title page, a new ...
DAR's American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's great history and learn about history in a new light. It is open to students ...
With great joy and a whole lot of sparkle, the American History Committee is proud to announce the National Winners of our contests! Many thanks to the Chapter Chairs, District Chairs, State Chairs, Division Chairs, and National Vice Chairs for all your hard work!! Bring out the sparklers!!! The American History Essay Contest winners are as ...
May 16, 2022. This year, the NSDAR launched the " Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay Contest ," open to students in grades 9 through 12. The contest asked students to reflect on the men and women, both famous and unknown, who figured in the events of the American Revolution (1773 - 1783), and they were encouraged to ...
Posted February 22, 2022 10:00 pm. Ruth Groth. Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, announced the winners of the 2021-2022 American History Essay Contest at its "Youth Awards" virtual ...
Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. The topic for the 2021-2022 school year was "The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.". Lana C., from the Salt Lake, Utah, campus won first place in state and later took the overall first ...
- Approved the 2022-2023 American History Essay Contest topic as follows: Title: Delegate to the Second Continental Congress Topic: Imagine you are a delegate in 1775-1776 to the Second Continental Congress -- what colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?
The title for the 2022-23 Essay Contest for grades 5-8 is Delegate to Second Continental Congress. The prompt reads, "The Second Continental Congress met from May 10, 1775, to March 1, 1781, and included delegates from all 13 colonies. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America.
The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation's ... 2022. Photos courtesy of Cheryl Swift, Koussinoc Chapter NSDAR ... All students are invited to participate and learn more about the educational programs the DAR offers. The American History Essay Contest was established to ...
Photo courtesy of BARB NELSON. | March 19, 2022 1:00 AM. COEUR d'ALENE — The Lt. George Farragut Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to recognize Reese Alexander as the ...
DAR announces American History Essay Contest. Posted September 10, 2023 11:00 pm. Submitted by Ruth Groth. Students enrolled in fifth through eighth grades are invited to enter the 2023-2024 ...
American History Essay Contest . All Iowa Chapters are encouraged to conduct the American History essay contest each year. All 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible. ... Title for 2021-2022: "The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" Topic: November 11, 2021 ...
May 20, 2022. Opening Night of the 131st Continental Congress is fast approaching! ... including American History Essay contest winners from 5th-8th grade and the new high school essay contest winner. The DAR Good Citizen Award will also be awarded to two outstanding young people demonstrating the qualities of dependability, service, leadership ...
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