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Each year nearly 3,000 students with their families and teachers gather at the University of Maryland, College Park for the week-long National Contest. They come from all fifty United States, …

At the local level, National History Day^® works collaboratively with independently run affiliate programs. NHD’s affiliates are the backbone of the program, serving the teachers and students in their respective areas. Students start their History Day journey by competing locally, with top entries advancing to regional and then affiliate contests. First and second place winners at each affiliate contest advance to the NHD National Contest. To get started in your area, contact your affiliate coordinator.

Before you begin to research or construct your NHD project, download and read the Contest Rule Book. The current Contest Rule Book took effect on June 22, 2020. Contact your …

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2024 Contest Theme Turning Points in History To celebrate our 50th anniversary, NHD’s theme will be Turning Points in History. This year’s theme invites you to consider questions of time …

National History Day^® (NHD) places students at the center of their learning environment. These resources are designed to help teachers successfully advise students through the NHD process.

In addition, NHD has created a series of short-form videos, called HELP! I’m a New NHD Teacher!, NHD Topic Tips, and NHD Quick Tips to help teachers engage their students with specific skills. Review the full NHD contest project process and get started!