Educators: sign up here. Judges or volunteers: sign up here. 

What is National History Day?

National History Day  is a co-curricular, standards-aligned academic program for students in grades 6-12. Students research topics related to an annual theme, then present their findings as documentaries, exhibit boards, papers, performances, or websites.


Contest Dates

Northwest regional

Saturday, February 8, 2025 

Flathead Community College, Kalispell

Eastern Regional

Saturday, February 8, 2025 

Miles Community College, Miles City

WestERN regional

February 2025 

(date coming soon)

Helena

State contest

Saturday, April 12, 2025 

Montana State University, Bozeman

National contest

June 8-12, 2025 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD


 See which Montana schools are bringing History Day to their students this year! 

Want to join them? Enroll here for more information. 

Educators: sign up here. Judges or volunteers: sign up here. 

Want to support History Day in Montana in other ways? Let us know.

Thank you to our statewide partners!