The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County was honored to celebrate the legacy of Abram Maury, the "Founder of Franklin," through the incredible creative voices of our local middle and high school students this year. We want to extend a sincere thank you to all the students, families, and educators who participated in our 2026 contest—your "love letters to old houses" truly captured the spirit of preservation in our community.

While this year’s ceremony has concluded, our commitment to fostering the next generation of historians continues. Stay tuned for details regarding next year’s essay contest, including the 2027 theme and submission deadlines, coming soon!

If you have any questions regarding the awards or how to get involved for next year, please contact Rebekah Rush at rrush@williamsonheritage.org.