National History Day 2008
Uncovering the Where & How of History: Archives and National History Day
Mission shop, Viejas. Eddie Brown and Theodore Armijo (Shop Foreman). Electric arc welder. From NARA's Pacific Region (Laguna Niguel). ARC ID 295136.
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. 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 2009 theme: The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies.
Learn more about the 2008 theme, and local events in your area, visit the National History Day web site at: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/About.htm.
Learn about our NHD event in Laguna Niguel
National Archives Resources for the 2009 Theme
View a listing of possible topics related to the National History Day theme.
Search the National Archives' Archival Research Catalog (ARC) for more research topics.
To schedule a research orientation or talk to an archivist, e-mail laguna.archives@nara.gov or call (949) 360-2641. You can also write to them at the National Archives and Records Administration, Pacific Region, 24000 Avila Rd., 1st Floor, East Entrance, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
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