(Helena) Today, Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged Montana students in grades 3 to 12 to participate in America’s Field Trip, a nationwide scholastic contest designed to engage youth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Organized by America250, the national organization tasked with preparing for the U.S.’s 250th birthday in 2026, the contest gives students across the country the opportunity to win a field trip to some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks, including Montana’s Yellowstone National Park.
Based on grade level, students can submit artwork, videos, or essays conveying what America means to them.
The deadline is before midnight on May 17th.
