American History Essay Contests Open To Local Students

CUPERTINTO, CA -- Daughters of the American Revolution promote American history throughout the year by honoring significant historical people, places, dates and events. The volunteer service organization does this, in part, by sponsoring the American History Essay Contest (grades 5-8) and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest (grades 9 - 12).

All students in public, private or parochial schools, and those who are home schooled, are eligible to participate. Essays are due to the Santa Clara Chapter by Oct. 31, 2017. Informational forms containing rules about the essay contest can be picked up from local libraries including Cupertino, or can obtained by sending an email to travelmaven@gmail.com.

About Daughters of the American Revolution

For over 125 years, Daughters of the American Revolution have promoted patriotism, education and historic preservation in our communities. There are more than 165,000 members in 3000 chapters, in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and eleven foreign countries. DAR awards $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid each year to high school students, undergraduate and graduate students. Local DAR chapters participate in literacy programs for adults and students, support schools and veterans, locate and mark historical landmarks, and sponsor chapters of Junior American Citizens groups for students K-12 in schools and community centers. For more information, please visit DAR.org.

(Photo of the 2016 Santa Clara Chapter winners courtesy of Robin Hurwitz)