Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, in collaboration with the Friends of Hopewell Furnace, is accepting essay submissions related to the Declaration of Independence for inclusion in this year’s Independence Day programming at the park. Students attending school within the boundaries of the following school districts are invited to participate: Chester County:Coatesville Montgomery County:Pottstown Berks County:Antietam Contest Details:Prompt: What does the word “liberty” mean to you?Essay Criteria:
Next Steps: Essays will be reviewed by a panel of judges based on the criteria above with the top 3 from each grade group being selected for cash awards of $125 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $75 for 3rd. Top 3 selectees from each age group will also be invited to participate in the park’s Independence Day public program at 2pm on July 4th. Information to include in all submissions:Students should include:
Essays may be submitted:
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Submission deadline:• Must be received or post marked no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Previous Winning Essays |
Last updated: March 13, 2024