Junior - Historical Craftsmanship Project

In an effort to combine our country's 250th anniversary and discussion about how documents like the Declaration of Independence were written (by hand), this year we are opening a craft to create a feather quill, followed by a learning contest regarding Calligraphy. Did you know Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence but Timothy Matlock’s handwriting is what we see on the document? Penmanship was just as important today as it was in 1776. Following building your feather pen, you are encouraged to learn a bit about calligraphy. Leaders, older Juniors, parents and guardians should also read a few sentences or a section of the Declaration of Independence to younger Juniors.

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Contest Information

Juniors may submit to both categories, but a separate form must be completed for each.


Feather Pen Project

Junior Grangers, along with leaders or parents, will research how a feather quill is made, gather a turkey, goose, or duck tail feather, and create a feather pen following the instructions found through research. 


Calligraphy Writing

To continue learning about our country's vital documents and how they were created, we would like you to learn a bit about calligraphy. Ask your members if anyone actively writes in calligraphy and have them do a tutorial or use a YouTube tutorial video. 


Please refer to the National Junior Program book for submission requirements for each age group.

for Feather Pen only

Juniors may include a short explanation describing:

  • What materials were used
  • What they learned while making the pen/exploring the Declaration of Independence
  • If they think they could use the pen for school work and if they would 

OR 

  • Write the speech for the Demonstration Speech on Making a Feather Pen. This is encouraged for public speaking practice but not required.

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