The National History Day (NHD) program is a year-long education program that culminates in a national contest every June. Wyoming History Day, administered by the American Heritage Center, occurs every year in April. National History Day engages students in grades 6-12 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries and thought-provoking papers based on research related to an annual theme. These projects are then evaluated at local, state, and national competitions.
Program Resources
There are a number of ways to start preparing for next year's History Day contest. Follow the links to resources and recommendations for successful projects or how to get involved.
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Each year, National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. The 2023-2024 theme is "Turning Points in History." The American Heritage Center has selected a wide variety of digitized materials from its vast collection of primary sources that can assist you with your History Day projects.
Need research help? Not finding what you’re looking for? Contact the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center at ahcref@uwyo.edu. The AHC is happy to assist you.
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