PRINCETON, NJ Restaurant Dining Guide Announcement

Old Barracks Museum Announces Youth Art Contest Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Trenton, New Jersey—The Old Barracks Museum is calling all young artists to showcase their creativity in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States! Students under eighteen years of age are invited to participate in our very first youth art contest to commemorate this historic moment. Parents or guardians must complete the required submission paperwork, which can be found at https://barracks.org/old-barracks-youth-art-contest/. 

Theme:

America 250th Anniversary & New Jersey 250th Anniversary

Age Groups (judged separately):
• Elementary School – Grades 4–6
• Middle School – Grades 7–8
• High School – Grades 9–12
Prizes will be awarded in each age group

Artwork Requirements:
• All art mediums welcome
• Maximum size: 12 x 14 inches

Submission Deadline:
May 29, 2026

All submitted artwork will be proudly displayed at the Old Barracks Museum beginning on Trenton Barracks Founders Day on June 13th through July 4th. The parents/guardians will be notified of the winners by June 5th, and the winners will be publicly announced at  Trenton Barracks Founders Day on June 13th.

ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM: The Old Barracks Museum is a popular destination for schools and groups who are interested in learning about New Jersey's role during the American Revolution. Built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, this building bore witness to Washington's crucial victory at the Battles of Trenton and became an army hospital later in the war. The Old Barracks Association purchased the site in the early 20th century, turning it into a museum which welcomes student groups from across the nation to share its rich history through first-person interpretive programming and group tours