Ornaments Drawn By Howard Co. Kids Displayed Near National Christmas Tree

CLARKSVILLE, MD — Students from Church Hill Elementary have ornaments on display near the National Christmas Tree in President's Park, Washington, D.C., as part of America250.

Every holiday season, The National Christmas Tree is decorated with thousands of lights and decorations. Each year, one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia.

The America250 tree at President's Park features two dozen ornaments designed by winners of America’s Field Trip, an America250 program that invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on the question, “What does America mean to you?” Their artwork highlights landmarks, moments in history and American values from their viewpoint.

The America250 tree marks the 59th tree on display. The other 58 trees represent each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia, as well as the Bureau of Indian Education and Department of Defense Education Activities.

The display opened to the public Dec. 6 and will be open for viewing through Jan. 1 and is free for all visitors. Ornaments also can be viewed online at thenationaltree.org/ornaments.