What is History Day?

History Day is not just a day, but every day! National History Day is a year-long curriculum enhancement program that engages students in grades 6-12 in the process of discovery and interpretation of historical topics. Students produce dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites, and research papers based on research related to an annual theme. These projects are then evaluated at local, state, and national competitions.Tennessee History Day is open to all public, private, and homeschooled students. All students compete in district History Day competitions before being eligible to compete at the Tennessee History Day State Competition. Winners of the State competition, held at Legislative Plaza in downtown Nashville are eligible to compete in National History Day, at the University of Maryland in mid-June.

Have questions? Email your state coordinator, Kelly Wilkerson, at History Day