National History Day Pittsburgh: Junior Division
Join the History Center for the region’s National History Day competition.
Thousands of students participate in National History Day each year. The Heinz History Center is proud to be the regional home for this competition, serving students from Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Somerset counties.
This year’s competition will be at the museum on March 21 and explore the theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.”
National History Day (NHD) draws upon a unique historical theme each year and encourages middle school and high school students to research history in an exciting and creative way. Students can enter one of five categories—paper, performance, documentary, exhibit, or website.
Students may enter as individuals or in teams of 2-5 for all categories except paper, in which students must compete individually.
Each category is judged separately. First, second, and third place winners from the junior and senior divisions move on to the state competition. The top winners from the state competition then move on to the national competition in June.
Admission
National History Day participants receive free museum admission, generously supported by the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative. Each participant may also bring two guests at no cost. Additional guests are welcome at regular museum admission rates.
For additional questions and information, please contact [email protected].