Giving you the resources to teach and learn history.

  • Contest Guides

    The most recent rule book, a primer on this year's theme, and guides for project creation by entry category.

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  • Lesson Plans

    Invite students to explore different perspectives and interact with primary sources.

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  • Apparel & Merchandise

    Complete your History Day outfit and share NHD with your friends and community.

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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

Studying the past to inform the present and shape the future

  • A world leader in history and civics education, National History Day®is a nonprofit education organization improving the teaching and learning of history.

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