Register for free virtual History Day workshops. Teachers and Students welcome!
New York City History Day (NYCHD) is a program where students in grades 6-12 create projects based on original historical research and analysis. Students have the opportunity to win prizes and progress to the State and National History Day (NHD) contests. This year's theme is "Rights and Responsibilities in History."
NYCHD is FREE for all New York City students!
There are no entrance fees associated with New York City History Day and the Center for Brooklyn History will cover fees for students who qualify for the State and National Contest. Travel scholarships are also be available. NYCHD invites entries in the junior (middle school) and senior (high school) divisions for the following categories: Documentary, Exhibit, Paper, Performance, and Website.
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Learn about the 2025 NHD theme, "Rights and Responsibilities in History"
Key Dates
Registration for the 2025 Contest is now open. Check out our teacher and student resource page to begin your research journey!
- Registration for New York City History Day: January 2 - February 4, 2025
- Virtual Judging: Documentaries, Papers, and Websites: February 13 - March 2, 2025
- In-Person Judging: Exhibits and Performances: Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Award Ceremony: Thursday, March 6, 2025
First and Second place winners of the New York City Contest will be eligible for the New York State contest held at SUNY Oneonta on Sunday, April 27, 2025. CBH can help students and families participating plan for the trip and provide transportation and lodging. The First and Second place winners at the State level will be eligible for the National Contest held at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD June 8 - 12, 2025. CBH can provide financial assistance for students going to NHD.
New York City History Day is generously supported by the Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust and the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund.
Register for NYC History Day
Registration is now open for History Day! Registration closes Febraury 4, 2025 at 10 PM.
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