History Day is a program that invites and encourages young
people to explore a historical subject related to an annual
theme. Each year a different theme is chosen which is broad
enough to allow students to be able to explore any topic in any
era of history. By incorporating creativity and scholarship,
History Day has enriched the social studies program in Minnesota
and nationwide. Students in grades 6-12 may participate in the
fair. Students compete in different categories, and their work
is reviewed by historians, educators and professionals. The top
students in each category are eligible to participate in the
National History Day competition in June. Regional competition
begins in March. Information can be found at Minnesota Regional
History Days for dates and locations. The Minnesota Historical
Society and the Department of History at the University of
Minnesota sponsor National History Day in Minnesota. The History
Day in Minnesota web site also lists other major supporters. The
Friends of the IHRC offer