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Video by students Haftom Khasai & Malik Neal for NHD Philly

Congratulations Malik Neal (2006 NHD Philly winner), on winning $50,000 in the Now Debate This contest!

student doing research
What Is National History Day?
High school and middle school students research a topic in history and present a paper, movie, play, or computer essay. This year's theme.
Previous Years
Previous Years
See pictures, videos, and qualifiers from previous competitions
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Research Libraries
Ten Tips for Getting Close to Rare Materials
Don't be scared by research libraries even though many of the books and documents are rare!
Support NHD Philly
Support NHD Philly
There are two ways you can help!
NHD
National History Day
National History Day Philadelphia is a program of National History Day

Deputy Director

NHD Seeks Deputy Director

Award Winner

Philadelphia Educator Earns Nation's Top History Educator Award

Register

Use the new Online Registration system for your students. Instructions & Link to Registration

Judges Corner!

If you want to be a judge this year, Contact us now! We need judges and it's fun!

2009 Calendar

March 10, NHD Philly Junior Division (Grades 6-8), National Constitution Center. Student arrival 9:30am; Starts 10am; Ends 2pm

March 11, NHD Philly Senior Division (Grades 9-12), National Constitution Center. Student arrival 9:30am; Starts 10am; Ends 2pm

Release Forms

Teachers: Print out these release forms to be filled in for each participating student. PDF Format.

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