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Video by students Haftom Khasai & Malik Neal for NHD Philly

FUN FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS: Are You Smarter than a NHD Student?
student doing research
What Is National History Day?
High school and middle school students research a topic in history and present a paper, movie, play, or website.
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Research Libraries
Ten Tips for Getting Close to Rare Materials
Don't be scared by research libraries even though many of the books and documents are rare!
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National History Day Philadelphia is a program of National History Day

Important Dates

  • January 25 to February 8, 2013: Registration open
  • February 8 is also the due date for website and paper projects.
  • Saturday, March 16 - Judge Training
  • Wednesday, March 20 - Junior Division Contest
  • Thursday, March 21 - Senior Division Contest

NHD Wins Medal!

Release Forms

  • Teachers: Print out these release forms to be filled in for each participating student. PDF Format.

Breaking News!

  • New Asian-American and Latin-American History Prizes at the National Contest.

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  • Historic American Newspapers Now Available Online to Teachers and Students

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