General Contest Resources
- For general information about the national program, please visit the official National History Day website.
- All students, teachers, and judges can read the full rules in the official National History Day contest rule book.
Annual Theme Resources
- To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, National History Day’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.
- For more information about the annual theme, read the 2026 National History Day Theme Book written by the national office. Additional information can be found on the 2026 National History Day Theme Video.
Student Resources
Video Resources:
- “NHD Quick Tips” video series produced by NHD staff
- “NHD Rules” video series produced by NHD staff
- “Quick Digital Research Tips” video series produced by NHD staff
- For website category only: NHDWebCentral Instructions and “NHDWebCentral Instructional Videos” video series produced by NHD staff
Project Category Resources:
All NHD projects are evaluated using category specific evaluation forms.
Students can review sample forms below:
Teacher Resources
Learn more about the 2026 NHD Regional Contest and find helpful resources in the 2026 NHD Introduction for Teachers.
Video Resources:
- “Help I’m a New NHD Teacher” video series produced by NHD staff
Website Resources from NHD Partners:
- Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation: This comprehensive teacher guide, written by NHD and the Library of Congress, includes resources, activity sheets, and more.
- Finding, Analyzing, and Constructing History: A Research Guide For Students: This comprehensive guide, written by NHD and the Library of Congress, is filled with hints, tips, and activities for students.
Pennsylvania State NHD Contest Resources
Top entries from the Bucks Mont Regional NHD Contest will advance to the Pennsylvania State NHD Contest. More information about the next level of competition can be found on the Pennsylvania State NHD Contest website.
Contact Dr. Sean Brennan at sean.brennan@scranton.edu for any state contest inquiries.
