History Day California

It's What You Make It!

National History Day in California is a co-curricular program for students in grades 4 - 12 in all educational settings. Students engage in historical inquiry and analysis on a topic of their choice. Explore our website to learn more about the program, find resources for research and project development, or to connect with your local program.

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NHD-CA News & Updates

Make It! Webinar Series

August 15, 2023

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 […]

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2023-24 Theme Information Available

August 10, 2023

This year’s NHD Theme is “Turning Points in History”. Learn more about the theme and check out a list of possible topics. NHD-CA is hosting a Theme & Topic Webinar on Thursday, September 14th from […]

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Historical Paper Contest

August 1, 2023

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, […]

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2023 California National Contest Champions Announced

June 16, 2023

SIX CALIFORNIA ENTRIES EARN TOP HONORS AT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY MARYLAND – June 15, 2023 — After months of intensive research and success at district, county, and state-level competitions, six California entries earned top honors […]

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Civic Summit Artwork

Make 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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