History Day in Nevada
2024 State Contest Information
It’s time to take an adventure into the Turning Points in History. 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the National History Day program, and here in Nevada, we have several amazing opportunities for students to showcase their projects.
History Day student showcase for History Day Projects will take place on February 24th at The Mob Museum and on March 2nd at Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Below are a few important details for our Nevada students.
Registration will open on January 8th
We will host two in-person showcases for students (February 24 in Southern Nevada and March 2 in Northern Nevada)
All students will upload their materials to ZFairs and will get feedback and rubric scores from our judges (regardless of attendance at in-person showcases)
All projects will need to upload an interview responding to the questions below.
This year, the NHD Theme is “Turning Points in History”
The national contest will be held June 9–13, 2024, University of Maryland, College Park
We welcome students from grades 4 to 12 to participate in NHD in NV.
Students do not need to complete this as a class project, but we encourage teachers and schools to use NHD as a class PBL.
2023 Special Awards
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Nevada Historical Sources
University of Nevada Reno, Special Collections & University Archives
For an outstanding entry using primary source documents from the Special Collections & University Archives.
The prize will be a gift pack from the UNR Library
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The Role of Law Enforcement or Organized Crime
The Mob Museum
National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement
The Mob Museum Award – For an outstanding entry highlighting the role of law enforcement or organized crime
This distinction will be awarded to the entry that best analyzes a topic exploring law enforcement agents or members of organized crime breaking barriers in history.
The Mob Museum will award one student with a family pack of tickets to the Museum.
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Frontiers in Women's History
Nevada Women’s History Project
For an outstanding entry focusing on frontiers in women’s history, the entry must include information about Nevada women’s history.
Award information to come
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Excellence in American History
Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever-American History Committee
Sponsored by Red Rock Canyon Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution (DAR)
The Daughters of American Revolution, Red Rock Canyon Chapter, will recognize outstanding students of American History through participation in National History Day. One junior and senior division student who meets the following criteria will be chosen for this award.
-Participate in the 2023 National History Day
-A resident of Clark County
-Demonstrates a passion for history through research of topic tied to the theme “Frontiers in History.”
-Not a recipient of any other National History Day award
Award recipients will receive a certificate and cash award. One winner will be selected for each of the Junior Division and the Senior Division.
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Frontiers in Agricultural History
The Gilcrease Orchard
For an outstanding entry focusing on frontiers in agriculture.
Award recipient will receive swag from the orchard.
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Nevada's Beginnings
The Historic Fourth Ward School & Museum
For an outstanding entry focusing on Nevada’s early days as a frontier state. Entries can focus on mining, early settlements, education, and more.
Award recipient will receive swag from the museum, and two entry passes to explore the museum.
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Historical Intepretation
University of Nevada Reno, Department of History
For an outstanding entry with special attention to the impact of history.
The prize will be a selection of books from the department.
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Celebrate Stars and Stripes Forever: Excellence in American History DAR Award
Nevada Sagebrush Chapter - Daughters of American Revolution (DAR)
The Daughters of American Revolution, Nevada Sagebrush Chapter will recognize outstanding students of American History through participation in National History Day. One junior division student and one senior division student who meet the following criteria will be chosen for this award.
• Participate in the 2023 National History Day
• Resident of Washoe County
• Demonstrates a passion for history through research of topic tied to theme “Frontiers in History”
• Not a recipient of any other National History Day award
Award recipients will receive a certificate and cash award. One winner will be selected for each the Junior Division and the Senior Division.
Interviews
With a lot of logistics, including testing, spring break, and two in-person showcases, we are going to pre-record interviews this year. Students have the option to record their own interview (they should choose an adult or peer to ask the questions and answer them on camera), or they can schedule an interview with the NHD in NV Coordinator (Christine Hull).
This way, students are still able to speak about their project, share their passion for the topics, and give important information to the judges, but it can be done on their own schedule. This setup honors the student’s hard work and allows everyone flexibility.
There is a space for a web link in the registration materials. If students record their own interviews, they will provide a link to their video in that space. If they interview with Christine, we will add the link to the video.
Category Entry Information
Digital Exhibits, Process Papers and Annotated Bibliographies will be submitted online before the contest through the Online Registration System
A one time recording may be made of the performance and submitted with the process paper and annotated bibliography online before the contest.
Students will load their papers into the registration system.
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Documentaries will be hosted online, students will be sent a link to upload documentaries.
Documentaries must be in a .wmv, .mov, or .avi format.
Process paper and annotated bibliography will be submitted electronically before the contest.