National History Day 2008
- Overview
- National Archives Resources for 2008 Theme
- National History Day Philly!
- Contact the NHD Philly! Coordinator
- National History Day in Pennsylvania
- National Competition
The National Archives Mid Atlantic Region is pleased to be the Regional Coordinator for Philadelphia's participation in National History Day! We are also representing the region on the advisory team for National History Day in Pennsylvania.
Each year, thousands of middle and high school students and teachers participate in National History Day (NHD), a year-long educational program that culminates in a national contest every June. The National History Day program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience conducting historical research and producing historical exhibits, essays, documentaries, media projects and performances.
Participation in the NHD program begins at the local level, where regional activities feed state and national competitions. Philadelphia will hold its regional event on March 12-13, 2008 at the National Constitution Center. National Constitution Center. Over thirty-two participating partners have joined together to bring the NHD Program to Philadelphia! A variety of activities for parents, students, and educators are being offered across Philadelphia, building up to the national contest. Students and teachers are encouraged to take advantage of the rich array of local history resources in our community -- libraries, museums, and historic sites -- to pursue topics of local, regional, or national interest in conjunction with the 2008 theme: Conflict and Compromise.
Learn more about the 2008 theme, and local Philadelphia National History Day activities at: National History Day - Philly! This web site has a wealth of information to help you participate in National History Day. Be sure to check the events calendar.
You can learn more about the National History Day Program at http://www.nationalhistoryday.org.
To contact the NHD Regional Coordinator:
NHD Coordinator, c/o National Archives Mid Atlantic, 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, e-mail:
nhdphilly@nara.gov.
National Archives Resources for the 2008 Theme
Sample Topics from the National Archives Mid Atlantic holdings
Learn more about the Mid Atlantic Archives and how to do research.
To schedule a research orientation or talk to an archivist, e-mail the reference desk, to reach our reference archivists. You can also write to them at the National Archives and Records Administration, Mid Atlantic Region, 900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4292
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