Kentucky students K-12 have the opportunity to submit an original poem, a 150–300-word essay, or a portrait highlighting Marquis de Lafayette’s role in American and Kentucky history.
The Kentucky Historical Society will honor the winners of each category by featuring their work as part of the Lafayette bicentennial celebration on May 17, 2025.
This competition is open to all public, private, and homeschooled students in Kentucky. Please visit the Finding the Frenchman: Lafayette Portrait, Poem, and Essay Contest website for more information or contact Olivia McCants. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15.
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