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

2024-25 Theme Webinar

September 16, 2024

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 […]

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Historical Paper Contest

July 27, 2024

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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2024 NHD-CA Champions Announced

April 23, 2024

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 […]

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Make It! Webinar Series

August 15, 2023

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 skills to students and share tips on how […]

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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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