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Maryland Colonial Society Essay Contest

Every year for Maryland Day, the State Archivist and the director of Education of the Maryland State Archives judge an essay/web site contest for the Maryland Colonial Society. The contest is open to any interested Maryland high school student, and teachers are encouraged to use the contest as a class assignment. 

2008 Contest Theme and Rules

Contest Theme: "Finding Maryland's Place in the World" 

Contest Announcement

Detailed Contest Rules

2008 Winner: 
From Waterways to Highways:  Finding Maryland's Place in the World by Emily Pritt


Previous Year's Winners



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