Event Information

The National History Day program includes a progressive contest cycle open to students in grades 6-12. Regional History Day events are normally held in February or March. Some schools have a local event prior to the regional event. Regional winners advance to the state event held at the Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin - Madison in late April/early May. State winners advance to the national contest held each June at the University of Maryland in College Park.

• School Events
  Information for teachers and contest coordinators on running a school History Day competition.
• Regional Event Dates and Contact Information
  Find out where and when events will take place and learn how to contact your regional coordinator.
• State Event
  Read state event participation guidelines, confirm your registration, and see the results of past state events.
• National Contest
  See past listings of Wisconsin's national finalists and read the online journals of their experiences at the national contest.

Want to learn more about the NHD competitive cycle? Read our Guide to Competition in Wisconsin to get the facts on each level of competition for Wisconsin students, from local events to eligibility for the national contest.