Documentary Archives - National History Day

Visualize History with Student-Created Documentaries

History documentaries transform research into powerful films that bring the past to life, helping to make sense of complex topics. To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of …

December 16, 2025

The Better Angels Society Announces 2025 Next Generation Angels Award Winners, Recognizing the Best in Student History Documentaries

December 9, 2025

National History Day Celebrates 90 Student Projects Selected for Historical Research Showcases at Cultural Institutions in Washington, D.C.

June 4, 2025

National History Day Celebrates Student Projects Showcased at Cultural Institutions in Washington, D.C.

June 5, 2024

Documentary Project Example 4: Wade in the Water: How African Americans Got Back Into the Pool

Documentary Project Example 3: “¡Sί Se Puede!” How the United Farm Workers Grape Boycott Broke Barriers for Social Movements

National History Day Student Documentaries Featured in Five-Part Docuseries by the 400 Years of African American History Commission

October 3, 2023

National History Day Students Named for Documentary Showcase

June 6, 2023

Guidelines for Conducting Oral History Interviews

Guidance on when to use an interview and how to prepare and conduct an interview for your NHD project

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NHD Contest Rule Book

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NHD Manual de Reglas Para Competencias En Espanol

Documentary Evaluation Form

Use the Documentary Evaluation form to understand how your project entry will be judged and evaluate your work before submitting it.

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