Ideas & Enterprise

National History Day

Editorial guide reviewed: September 15, 20262027 · Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change

Official sources2

Students build an evidence-based historical interpretation and advance from local contests toward nationals.

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competition · 2027

Historical research projects qualify through local and affiliate contests for nationals.

National History Day · National contest · qualified students: Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 17, 2027

Start with the essentials before committing to a season.

Detail	What to know
Host	National History Day and local affiliates
Season	2027
Eligibility	Grades 6–12 in Junior/Senior divisions; local and affiliate contest rules determine entry and national qualification. Select an official project category.
Format	in-person
Registration timing	National contest · qualified students: Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 17, 2027; Affiliate contest registration · local deadline: Date not announced
Status	local

Use the official registration route and follow these steps.

1
Use the affiliate finder to identify the coordinator and contest for your location.
2
Read that affiliate’s registration, deadline, category, and advancement rules.
3
Register locally, complete the process paper and annotated bibliography, and submit the entry.

Dates, eligibility, and fees can change. Confirm the latest information with the organizer before registering.