Grades 5th-8th

Lunch with a Signer

 Question: America will celebrate her 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026! If you could go back in time and meet one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence for lunch, who would you choose? How did their actions and service contribute to our Country being Independent?

Submissions deadline for Ashland Schools Nov 1st, 2025

All other districts Nov 13th, 2025

(Request packet via: assistantdirector@visitaky.com)

Please send all submission to: lyndacannondar@gmail.com or use the hyperlink button below. 

Grades 9th-12th

Revolutionary Era figure

Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he/she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he/she was and the contribution that historic character made to founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person- one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Submissions deadline for Ashland Schools Nov 1st, 2025

All other districts Nov 13th, 2025

(Request packet via: assistantdirector@visitaky.com)

Please send all submission to: lyndacannondar@gmail.com or use the hyperlink button below. 

5th-12th Lunch with a Signer Video Contest

“Lunch with a Signer”

Question: America will celebrate her 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026! If you could go back in time and meet one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence for lunch, who would you choose? How did their actions and service contribute to our Country becoming independent?

Submissions deadline for Ashland Schools Nov 1st, 2025

All other districts Nov 13th, 2025

(Request packet via: assitantdirector@visitaky.com)

Please send all submission to: lyndacannondar@gmail.com or use the hyperlink button below. 

5th-8thgrade Lunch with a Signer Essay Contest

Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he\she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he\she was and the contribution that historic character made to the founding of a new nation. Your figure must have been an actual person- one who is well-known or an everyday man, woman or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small.

Submissions deadline for Ashland Schools Nov 1st, 2025

All other districts Nov 13th, 2025

(Request packet via: assistantdirector@visitaky.com)

Please send all submission to: lyndacannondar@gmail.com or use the hyperlink button below. 

9th-12 Grade Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest

AKY America 250 Contests