NHD-CA State Finals
This year's California state contest will take place at Sacramento State on May 2-4, 2025. 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.
2025 Contest Information
Dates:
Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th
Jr./Sr. Division Awards will take place the morning
of Sunday, May 4th
Elem. Division Awards will take place Saturday May 3rd at 3:00 PM
Location:
Sacramento State University
University Union
6000 Jed Smith Street
Sacramento, CA 95826
Quick Links
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is open
Special Award Nominations close April 1st.
2025 NHD-CA Contest Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry Information
Information for each entry - coming soon.
Documentary
Exhibit
Historical Paper
Performance
Podcast (Jr./Sr. Div.)
Podcast (Elementary Div.)
Poster
Website
Purchase a Parent/Guardian Supporter Package
Support your students by purchasing a Parent / Guardian supporter package. This purchase helps fund California History Day. Packets can be purchased by logging in to your online student registration account and selecting the payment tab.
2 – Proud Supporter Buttons (2 1/2 in)
1 – Keepsake Printed Event Program listing all projects (apron 54 pages)
Merchandise Preview
Some of the items that will be on sale at NHD-CA.
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.
Sacramento County Office of Education
NHD-CA
P.O. Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826
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