
NHD Students, March 2019
Photo by Mark Brooks. Courtesy of the Philadelphia Department of Records.
National History Day 2019-20
Welcome to a new year of NHD Philly!
Here are some important dates to know:
- NHD Philly 2020 Contest: March 18 & 19, 2020
- March 18: Senior Division (Grades 9-12)
- March 19: Junior Division (Grades 6-9)
- May 15-16: PA State Contest at Carlisle High School
NHD Philly Kick-Off Teacher Workshop and Cultural Resource Fair:
October 21, 2019; 4-5:30 PM
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
This free workshop will have information for teachers new to NHD as well as veteran NHD teachers. Educators who are new to NHD will receive a vintage NHD Philly T-Shirt and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Experienced NHD Educators who bring in a teacher new to the program will also be entered in a drawing for a $25 Amazon card.
To participate, please register now. Refreshments will be served.
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<IMPORTANT 2018 DATES:
- January 22 : Project Registration Opens
- February 8 (6:00 p.m.): Project Registration Closes; Website and Paper Projects Due
- Senior Division Contest: March 14, 2018
- Junior Division Contest: March 15, 2018
High school and middle school students research a topic in history and present a paper, documentary, exhibit, performance or website.
This year's theme
Whether you need tips for specific types of projects or guidance on doing research, we've got you covered!
National History Day
National History Day Philadelphia is a program of National History Day, an NEH Medalist
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