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N H D C O N T E S T

Contest Section Highlights:

• Photos from the 2008 National Contest
• 2008 National Contest Winners
• Webcast of the 2008 Awards Ceremony
• What are the steps to create a project?
• How do I create a process paper?
• How are entries judged?

National History Day Contest

The NHD program culminates with the national contest, held every summer in College Park, MD. Participants from across the nation and from US territories come to present their work. The event is a competition, but program is about fostering a greater appreciation for history and better civics for students. With over 600,000 competitors participating every year, no student should miss out on such a fulfilling experience.

Ask your teacher about History Day today!
Contest information on lodging, travel, touring DC, and more

Click here for information on submitting website entries

2009 National Contest

The 2008-2009 NHD national contest will be held June 14-18 at the University of Maryland.

National History Day has received a $1.9 million gift from philanthropist Kenneth E. Behring to "improve the teaching and learning of history at middle and high schools throughout the country."

Dr. Cathy Gorn, Executive Director of NHD, observed that "Mr. Behring's generosity will enable us to take important new steps to open the window of history to students and teachers. We know the need and desire for history education is out there. Now we have the capacity to serve thousands more. This gift will help us demonstrate that the study of history can be both enlightening and fun."

Please take a moment to view a brief video about Mr. Behring, in which he explains why he feels National History Day is so important to the education of today's students.

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