Latimer's Legacy Contests
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 03/31/2024
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(see prizes) Learn more about the rules and submission guidelines for each category below.
Learn more about Lewis Latimer, here or print this handout.
Contest will run from February 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.
Grades K-5 Invention Contest
Send a drawing of your invention to info@lewislatimerhouse.org with the subject line: Latimer's Legacy Invention Contest.
Include the name of your invention , a brief description of what it does and how it would help people, your full name, grade, and name of your school in the body of the email.
Grades 6-8 Poetry Contest
Send your original poem or haiku inspired by the life and contributions of Lewis Latimer to info@lewislatimerhouse.org with the subject line: Latimer’s Legacy Poetry Contest.
Include the title of your poem, your full name, grade, and name of your school in the body of the email.
Grades 9-12 Art Contest
Create an original artwork inspired by the life and contributions of Lewis Latimer. Email it to info@lewislatimerhouse.org with the subject line Latimer’s Legacy Art Contest.
Include the title and medium of your artwork, your full name, grade, and name of your school in the body of the email.
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