2026 Essay Contest!!!

1st prize $250 2nd prize $150 3rd prize $50

TOPIC/PROMPT: A MUSEUM VISIT CAN MAKE TIME PAUSE

Requirements:

1. Entrant must be a current student in grades 9-12 at Henderson, Kennett, Rustin, Unionville or West Chester East

2. Final paper must be 1 to 1 1/2 double-spaced pages.

3. Cover page needs to include the following information:

student’s name, address, phone number, email address, school, teacher’s name, date.

4. No student may submit more than one essay.

5. Postmarked no later than April 13, 2026.

6. Mail to:

Christian C. Sanderson Museum

P.O. Box 153

Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Attn: Essay Contest

*** Contest winners will be announced by May 5, 2026. All entrants agree to release their essay for publication by the museum.

Questions: Please call (610) 388 – 6545 or (484) 888 – 8638