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2024-25 Theme Webinar
Watch the NHD-CA Theme Webinar! Watch the recording of this year’s webinar to explore the Rights & Responsibilities in History theme! One you register, you will be provided the link for the recording and additional […]
Read MoreHistorical Paper Contest
CHANGES TO HISTORICAL PAPER CATEGORY Beginning with contests in 2024, registration and submission of all historical papers will follow a different format from all other categories. Historical papers will not compete at county contests. Instead, […]
Read More2024 NHD-CA Champions Announced
After months of intensive research and success at district and county-level competitions, champions were recognized in Sacramento on Sunday, April 21st at California State University Sacramento, concluding the 2024 National History Day-California state competition. More […]
Read MoreMake It! Webinar Series
Register to Participate in Live Webinars or to Watch the Recordings History Day projects require students to use research, analysis, and historical thinking skills. Join us for this free, multi-part webinar series to introduce these […]
Read MoreMake it Civics
Use your National History Day research to help meet some of the requirements for the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. The Civic Summit at History Day California provides students, grades 9–12, an opportunity to engage in civil discourse with other students on their topic.
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