Each year The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland, Inc.,
sponsors the Americanism Essay Contest in our area.

Prizes will be awarded on Local, District, State and National Levels.

The Americanism Essay Contest was created to teach students the value of patriotism and what it means to be Americans.

Thousands of students participate in the program each year and help promote a lifelong respect of our flag and country.

Students (grades 3 to 12) explore the fundamental rights and freedoms we enjoy today. Each year’s contest has a different theme; one student in each category per division is awarded a prize. There is a category for students with special needs.

The theme for the 2025-26 contest will be announced in January 2026.

Please contact us at americanism191@gmail.com for any additional information you may need.