National History Day in DC
Catalog organization: DC History Center
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What Is National History Day in DC?
National History Day is an annual project-based competition for students in grades 6-12, and the DC History Center runs it for the District. Each year more than 2,000 DC students research a historical topic tied to the annual theme and create a documentary, exhibit, performance, research paper or website. The 2027 theme book is posted, and the center publishes a full 2026-2027 calendar.
DC students in grades 6-12, from school, club or homeschool settings. School contests run January-February 2027; projects for the city-wide contest are due in March 2027 (no extensions), and the National History Day in DC city-wide contest is on April 3, 2027. The education team holds virtual office hours before the school and city-wide contests.
National History Day in DC 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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