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

NorthERN regional

Registration Deadline: January 24

February 8, 2025 

Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell

Eastern Regional

Registration Deadline: January 24

February 8, 2025 

Miles Community College, Miles City

WestERN regional

Registration Deadline: January 31

February 15, 2025

Helena High School, Helena


State

Registration Deadline: March 21

April 12, 2025 

Montana State University, Bozeman

Nationals

Registration Deadline: Early May

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. 

Thank you to our statewide partners!