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Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism

American History Essay Contest (DAR)

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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About the competition

An annual essay contest aimed at encouraging young people to think creatively about American history and learn about historical events through research and writing. The contest involves a different historical topic each year, allowing students to explore various aspects of American history.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 7500
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Average
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Original Submission
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Students write an essay on a selected topic related to American history, which changes annually. Essays are submitted through local DAR chapters, and winning essays progress through chapter, state, and national levels.
Open to students in grades 5-8 in public, private, parochial schools, and registered home-study programs.
Certificates, medals, and national recognition
Students write an essay on a selected topic related to American history, which changes annually. Essays are submitted through local DAR chapters, and winning essays progress through chapter, state, and national levels.
Students obtain the essay prompt from their local DAR chapter, research, and write the essay, then submit it to the local DAR chapter for judging.
Research materials on American history, writing supplies, and access to local DAR chapter submission guidelines.
Judging is based on historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.

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