Parents
National History Day
is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps
students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events.
This yearlong academic adventure fosters students' enthusiasm
for learning and their love for history.
If your child is already
participating in National History Day, explore the resources below to
learn more
about the program. If you are interested in the program and
would like an informational packet to share with your child's
teacher, please contact the state coordinator.
What is National
History Day?
Learn more about the
program and research, presentation and competition cycle in
which your child will be participating.
Event Information
Students participating
in National History Day can choose to participate in the
National History Day
competitive cycle by presenting their projects at a series of
local, regional, state and national events. If students choose
to participate in the event cycle, their work is evaluated at
different stages by historians, educators, and professionals
in related fields. These events provide the public recognition
and community interaction that keep students motivated and intellectually
engaged.
Tools for
Student Researchers
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