Studying the past to inform the present and shape the future
Celebrating 50 Years of NHD
Turning Points in History
A turning point is an idea, event, or action that directly, or sometimes indirectly, causes change. The National History Day® (NHD) 2024 contest theme invites you to consider questions of time and place, cause and effect, change over time, and impact and significance.
2024 National Contest
The National Contest is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to share their work at the National Contest.
The 2024 National Contest will be June 9-13, 2024 at the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Judges Needed
Judges make the National History Day contest possible. See how you can provide students with a high-quality educational experience.