NHD-CA State Finals

This year's California state contest will take place at Sacramento State on April 19-21 2024. The winners from each county competition are eligible to advance to the state contest. Over 1,600 students compete at the state contest each year. California champions will advance to the national competition that takes place in Maryland in June.

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2024 Contest Information

Dates:
Friday, April 19th to Sunday, April 21st

Jr./Sr. Division Awards will take place the morning
of Sunday, April 21st
Elem. Division Awards will take place Saturday April 20th at 3:00 PM

Location:

Sacramento State University
6000 Jed Smith Street
Sacramento, CA 95826

Registration

A parent or guardian must complete portions of the student registration.

  • Regular Registration Deadline: 3/20
  • Late Registration Deadline: 3/24
    $25 Late fee charged beginning on 3/21

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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Sacramento County Office of Education

NHD-CA
P.O. Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826

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