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RUSD History Day was held January 31, 2026 at Cal Baptist University. The program (above left) includes the list of projects created for the event. The slides (above right) highlight the winners. Three winners (marked with blue in the slides) will move on to the Riverside County History Day contest on March 14, 2026.
RUSD History Day
JANUARY 31, 2026
RUSD History Day
JANUARY 31, 2026
California baptist University
California baptist University
RUSD HISTORY DAY AWARDS CEREMONY
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
RUSD HISTORY DAY AWARDS CEREMONY
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
MAXING FROST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL
7675 Magnolia Ave, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
MAXING FROST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL
7675 Magnolia Ave, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
NHD 2026 Theme
NHD 2026 Theme
Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NHD’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. The distinctions among revolutions, reactions, and reforms are sometimes blurred. Revolutions and reforms are often reactions to ideas, actions, or events. In turn, revolutions and reforms inspire reactions. Think of it as a domino effect—knock one down, which knocks the next one down, which knocks . . .
Consider the way REVOLUTION, REACTION, & REFORM are connected.
All three areas of the theme are not necessary to complete a project.
Let the topic guide students: if all three are present, they should all be included -- help them out!
Sometimes there is no clean line distinguishing the three:
Revolutions and reforms are often reactions to ideas, actions, or events
Revolutions and reforms inspire reactions
The resources below are available to start defining your topic and begin your research.
More details can be found at the links below:
General Rules
General Rules
These are rules that apply to all categories. Such as:
Annotated Bibliography: list of primary and secondary sources used in the project along with short descriptions of their use.
Each annotation must be no more than two or three sentences.
The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press or MLA Handbook by the Modern Association of America are accepted formats.
500-word Process Paper describing how the student selected the topic, conducted their research, selected their category and created their project, and how the project relates to the NHD theme. Process papers are now required in all categories, including papers. Click here for a sample Process Paper.
Specific Rules
Specific Rules
These are rules that apply to a certain category. Such as:
Historical Paper: 1,500-2,500 word limit
Performance & Documentary: 10 minute time limit
Website: 1,200 student-composed word limit
Exhibit: 500 student-composed word limit, 40” width x 30” depth x 72″ height limit
Poster: 30” x 40” size limit, Poster, 350 student-composed word limit
Podcast: JR & SR Divisions 10 minute time limit. Elem Division 6 minute time limit.
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