Signal Hill, NSDAR Announces American History Essay Contest

Posted August 13, 2020 11:00 pm

Ruth Groth

Students enrolled in 5th through 8th grades are invited to enter the 2020-2021 American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

This year's essay topic is "The Boston Massacre." The 250th anniversary of this event was commemorated in March 2020. Young writers are asked to imagine living in Boston in 1770, discussing this historic event with family members, and describing what role it would play in organizing American Colonists against the British King and Parliament.

All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 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.

Essays must be submitted by Monday, November 30, 2020.

For more information about the essay contest, please contact Lisa Davis at (708)702-2406 or via email: signalhillhistorian@outlook.com.

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