The National History Day in Indiana program equips students and educators with a framework to create projects in the form of exhibits, documentaries, websites, performances and papers and provides a platform for presenting work in regional, state and national competitions.

Studies on NHD show that:

• NHD students outperform their non-NHD peers on state standardized tests, not only in social studies, but in reading, science and math as well.
• NHD students are better writers, who write with a real voice, and marshal solid evidence to support their point of view.
• NHD students are critical thinkers who can digest, analyze and synthesize information.
• NHD students learn 21st century skills. They learn how to collaborate with team members, talk to experts, manage their time and persevere.
• NHD has a positive impact on students whose interest in academic subjects may wane in high school.

See how National History Day impacted Indiana students in 2014.

Click here to purchase exhibit boards online.

Sign up to judge here.

The Indiana Historical Society provides resources and support for Indiana teachers using the National History Day framework. See contact information at the bottom of this page to request any of these services.

Your resource for Indiana History and NHD