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I want to draw your attention to the National History Day (NHD) 2026 information on this page, which is a key project for GT and Honors students in this course. The theme for this year is "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History."
a few NHD items to assist you:
2026 Theme Video - "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History"
2026 NHD Topic Ideas (click for local, regional, International Ideas)
Getting Started:
Choose Your Topic
Start Your Research (use secondary sources, primary sources; develop a Historical Argument)
Select a Contest Category: documentary, exhibit, performance, or website can be individual or group. The paper category is individual only.
Write Your Process Paper & Annotated Bibliography
2025 Project Examples
from the Texas History Day Contest in Austin.
Theme: Rights and Responsibilities in History
National History Day 2026
Theme: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History
Key NHD 2026 dates to keep in mind are:
NHD Project assigned: September 25, 2025
Shotwell MS History Fair, Houston: November 14, 2025
Aldine District History Fair, Houston: December 3-12, 2025
Aldine Regional History Fair, Houston: January 30, 2026
--Texas History Day Contest, Austin--
Saturday, April 4, 2026
--National History Day Contest,
College Park, Maryland--
June 8 - 12, 2026
National History Day
NHD is exciting. It's fun. It's different because you're in control.
You make all the decisions as long as you follow the rules.
Yes, there are rules. Like every other contest, it just means that everyone plays the same game.
NHD is an exciting time to dive deep into your favorite topic while exploring a theme.
The theme for 2026: "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History"
Thanks to the NHD website, we (yes, you and I!) are provided with loads of resources to help with your research.
Library of Congress Research Guide
For Students:
Finding, Analyzing, and Constructing History: A Research Guide for Students
Project Checklists
These checklists are provided to help you quickly determine
if you're meeting the requirements for your project category.
Annotated Bibliography Checklist
(build your NHD website via https://website.nhd.org)
Hi!
Please remember that I am your National History Day Mentor. Feel free to email me with questions or ideas, as I am here to help you succeed in this exciting project.
Best regards,
Mrs. McCray
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