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Check out our overnight youth group packages for school, scout and youth groups of all kinds.
To celebrate Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, we’re inviting students from around the United States to create a story that celebrates the life, times and collections of Henry Ford, one of America’s greatest innovators.
Students in Grades 3-12 can enter for a chance to win prizes, with one talented student having their story published by The Henry Ford.
Contest runs November 1, 2012 – February 15, 2013
How to Enter
1.
Write a story using the “
Foundational Materials
” provided online, which are resources related to four buildings that represent the life of Henry Ford. These resources, along with other independent research, give you historical information to frame your creative story.
2.
Complete the
online application
(parental permission is required) and submit with your story via email or mail.
Michigan Curriculum Connections
Common Core State Standards
Official Rules
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A purchase of any kind will not increase your chances of winning.
See Official Rules for details.
Prizes!
Two winners from each grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
(6 total winners) will be chosen to win
First Prize:
$500 Gift Card to The Henry Ford
Second Prize:
$250 Gift Card to The Henry Ford
One Grand Prize Winner
will be selected from the First Prize
winners to have their story published on
The Henry Ford website and will recieve 10 personal copies of the published book.