Rules
The National History Day Contest Rule Book guides the classroom and statewide implementation of the Minnesota History Day program. Projects at all Regional contests should to follow the general rules for all categories as well as category-specific rules. Please review the National History Day Contest Rulebook on our website.
Minnesota History Day has developed guidelines and procedures to implement the program and administer contests and events. If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
About Us
National History Day is an inter-disciplinary research project for students in grades 6-12. History Day teaches students to:
- Conduct in-depth research
- Use primary and secondary sources
- Read a variety of texts
- Analyze and synthesize information
- Write and present historical content
Students choose a topic that relates to an annual theme, research that topic, and present their research in one of five presentation categories: Research Paper, Exhibit, Documentary, Performance, or Website. Students may then enter their projects into History Day competitions at school, regional, state, and national levels.
Event Information
Event information will be available on our website in mid-February. This information will include a general event schedule, map, and directions.
Tentative Presentation Schedule: A schedule of student presentations will be posted on our website one week before the event. Please check this schedule for errors, omissions, or schedule conflicts and notify the event coordinator immediately.
Final Presentation Schedule: The final schedule of student presentations will be posted on our website two to three days before the event. Students will also receive their specific judging time and location when they check-in on the day of the contest.
Results and event photos will be posted on our website within approximately 48 hours. Minnesota History Day staff will be unable to stream Regional event award ceremonies on social media.