• Each student may enter either a Powerpoint presentation, a web site, written essay, or a class may develop a presentation as a group project. One entry per student and one group entry per class allowed.
• Please note: Both printed and internet sources must be used and bibliographies and footnotes are required for both web/multi-media presentations and written essays.  Preference will be given to essays citing primary source research. 
• Written essays must be between 1000-1500 words.
• Essays must be printed and submitted to the address below prior to the deadline.
• Powerpoint or web site entries must be submitted on CD with a paper copy inclosed. Please include the URL address, if available.
• The contest is open to all students in Maryland schools in grades 9-12.
• Entries must be received no later than March 14, 2008. Send entries to:
The Maryland Colonial Society Essay Contest
c/o Emily Oland Squires
Maryland State Archives
350 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis MD 21401

• The winner will be announced on March 25, 2008, and awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore. The winning student or classes will be notified ahead of time.
• Entrants must include with their entry the following:
• Name
• Home mailing address
• Age
• Grade and school
• Name of school principal
• The decisions of the judges will be final.
• All entries become the property of the Maryland Colonial Society and will not be returned.

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