Kansas History Day
Catalog organization: Kansas History Day Foundation
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What Is Kansas History Day?
Kansas History Day is the state's National History Day program, supported by the Kansas History Day Foundation in Topeka. Students in grades 6-12 choose a topic and research it in depth, then present their conclusions and evidence through papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries or websites. Projects move through a series of contest levels where they are evaluated by historians, educators and community leaders. The site carries the 2026-27 theme narrative and Kansas topic suggestions.
Students in grades 6-12 in Kansas who enjoy research and history. Registration for the 2027 district contests opens January 8, 2027. The foundation's coordinator offers project and research support, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics provides summer workshops for teachers, parents and students.
Kansas History Day Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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