As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, NHD’s work impacts students, teachers, schools, and communities as we strengthen our collective understanding of the past. The distinctions among revolutions, reactions, …

A National History Day ® (NHD) project is your way of presenting your historical argument, research, and interpretation of your topic’s significance in history. NHD projects can be created individually or …

To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NHD’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. The distinctions among revolutions, …

The excitement can be felt across the campus. The NHD National Contest kicks off with a Welcome Ceremony to greet students and celebrate their hard work. Students then compete over several days …

Each year, students around the world discover history through National History Day ® (NHD) by creating historical research projects. Through the process, students develop skills in communication, project …

President Barack Obama awarded NHD with the prestigious National Humanities Medal to honor achievements in history, literature, education, and cultural policy. Dr. Cathy Gorn, executive director, …

Get inspired by NHD projects submitted in previous years’ contests. Disclaimer: These projects are presented for illustrative purposes only and serve as an example.

Nov 19, 2025 · It is your source for the rules that apply to all NHD contests from the Regional to the National levels. Your entry must follow these rules at these competition levels. However, the NHD …

National History Day ® (NHD), like most contests, has rules to help ensure fairness. NHD’s contest rules enable all students to compete on a level playing field.

Nov 19, 2025 · If you plan to compete in an NHD contest, websites must be created in NHDWebCentral ® (NHD Contest Rule Book, 6.5, E2). Any websites built on other platforms will need to be rebuilt at …