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National History Day

national history day, region 6 contest 
march 12, 2027

National History Day breathes life into the traditional history curriculum by engaging students and teachers in a hands-on and in-depth approach to studying the past. By focusing on a theme, students are introduced to a new organizational structure of learning history. Teachers are supported in introducing highly complex research strategies to students. When NHD is implemented in the classroom, students are involved in a life-changing learning experience." [2014 Curriculum Book, p. 3]

Each year, more than half a million students, encouraged by thousands of teachers nationwide, participate in the NHD contest

  • Students choose historical topics in local, national, or world history related to a theme and conduct extensive primary and secondary research through libraries, archives, museums, oral history interviews and historic sites.
  • After analyzing and interpreting their sources and drawing conclusions about their topics' significance in history, students present their work in original papers, websites, exhibits, performances and documentaries.
  • These projects are entered into competitions in the spring at local, state and national levels where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.

 

We will hold the contest at MSSU's Webster Hall and Billingsly Student Center.

 

2027 Theme Narrative

The 2027 Theme Narrative is Innovation in History – Impact, Influence Change.

 

Contest Registration & rules

Register    Rule Book

 

Learn More About History Day

Questions? Contact Us

William T. Fisher, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and National History Day Coordinator, Missouri Region 6
Phone: 417-625-3162
Email: Fischer-W@mssu.edu