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The theme for 2026 History Day is "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History."
New York City History Day Rules and Guidelines
Detailed instructions on what you will need to compete in each category as well as rubrics and checklists, submissions instructions, and tips on how to create a successful project.
National History Day Contest Rules and Evaluation
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Category Guides including submission instructions
Documentary Guide Exhibit Guide Paper Guide
Performance Guide Website Guide Citation Guide
Find Primary Sources For Your Project
Watch More Videos to Help You Create a History Day Project
- Creating a History Day Project - Part I: Getting Started
- Creating a History Day Project - Part II: Research
- Creating a History Day Project - Part III: Create
- Creating a History Day Project - Part IV: Submitting Your Project
Project Category Tips
Check Out Examples of Past Projects in Each Category
- Shirley Chisholm: Championing Domestic Workers through Debate and Diplomacy by Joanna Fabian, Lorenzo Guaman, Maria Manouselakis, Cecilia McConnaughy, and Ariana Mendez, Junior Division
- Little Rock: A Frontier of the Global Cold War by Lawson Wright, Senior Division
- Dr. Pap: Pioneer in Cancer Prevention by Bill Tsimbikos, Diamantis Katsipoutis, Alexander Lambert, Ava Konstantindis, Love Lee, Junior Division
- The Abraham Lincoln Brigade: The First Desegregated American Fighting Force by Iago Macknik-Conde, Senior Division
- Black, White and Blue: Vivien Thomas and the Cure for Blue Baby Syndrome by Jasmine Hughley
- A World Wrapped in Plastic by Zahava Wiznia and Isabella Halem, Junior Division
- Henry Bergh and the Formation of the ASPCA: The Meddling Man Who Revolutionized Animal Rights by Alice Lei, Senior Division
- The Henry Street Settlement: How Lillian Wald Shaped Service and Society by Maggie Gildea, Senior Division
New York City History Day is generously supported by the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund.
