Updated: 09 November 2006
National History Day (NHD) is a creative means for students (grades 6-12) to learn about history in a meaningful and fun way. Students compete in a series of regional, state, and national competitions by producing one of the following:
The entries must somehow relate to the year's chosen theme.
Debra Anderson of the Green Bay Area Research Center is the coordinator for the Northeastern WI Region.
Services
DATES & DEADLINES
FEES:
1 - 10 students: $10/student
11 or more students: $200/school
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Debra Anderson or Jean Wentz (Coordinators)
Cofrin Library
Area Research Center
UW-Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
historyday@uwgb.edu
Phone: 920.465.2539
NEXT STEP?
If you have not already received the packet of information from the state office that contains student guides, curriculum book, and rule book, and would like to receive one, please contact Sarah Clement at historyday@wisconsinhistory.org
Contact Debra Anderson listed above to set up a meeting (with teachers and/or students) at your school or a visit to the Green Bay Area Research Center and UWGB Cofrin Library.
Participating teachers will receive a complete contest packet in January to include registration materials & guidelines, rules, and a map to the contest site.
LINKS:
National History Day (national website)
National History Day (Wisconsin page)
Wisconsin Historical Society (portal for NHD in WI)
Green Bay Area Research Center (portal for NHD in NE WI)
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