Latimer’s Legacy Contests
Lewis Latimer was an African-American inventor, poet, and artist. Join us in commemorating 175 years since Lewis Latimer’s birth with a contest for students in K-12! Winners in each category will win exciting prizes including $175 gift cards, Steph Curry’s “Black History Month edition” Lewis Latimer sneakers, Scholastic books, and a class field trip to the new permanent exhibition at Lewis Latimer House Museum, opening this spring! (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.
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Grades K-5 Invention Contest
Send a drawing of your invention to info@lewislatimerhouse.org with the subject line: Latimer's Legacy Invention Contest. You may print and use this worksheet if desired.
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.
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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.
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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.
