Education

Scholarship for American History or Related Field

This scholarship is specific to a higher education student (college sophomore or higher) attending a 2-year or 4-year college or pursuing a post graduate degree majoring in history or related field with an emphasis on American history from its founding through the 19th century. The award will be up to $1,812. Applications are accepted annually, and successful applicants may reapply in a subsequent year. Deadline date to apply is December 31, annually. Application is available here.

Patriotic Education

Members work to commemorate and recognize the heroic deeds and historical events of the civil, military and naval personnel who aided the American cause during the years of 1784 to 1815 inclusive.

• Constitution Day
• Star-Spangled Banner Day
• Promoting the History of War of 1812
• 1812 War's End
• Uncle Sam Day
• Women's History Month

Approved Schools

To qualify, a school or college must be for under served boys and girls, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to secure an education. These approved schools are:

• Alice Lloyd College in KY
• College of the Ozarks in MO
• Crossnore School in NC
• Hindman Settlement School in KY

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum was constructed in the late 1700s. Mary Pickersgill and her family began renting the house in the early 1800s. Mary started a flag making business and in a little over a decade, she saved enough money to buy the house, an unusual accomplishment for a woman at this time. In the summer of 1813, Mary was commissioned to sew a garrison flag and a smaller storm flag for Fort McHenry. This flag, flying over Fort McHenry, inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem.