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National History Day in South Carolina

Registration for Nationals is now Available 
IT MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN MAY 15th 

NHD NATIONAL CONTEST
You can go to here to register.  Or click on this link PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL MAY 15TH TO START THIS PROCESS!!! Download the official instruction booklet here. Please read all instructions carefully.

HOTEL INFORMATION
If you have not already made your hotel reservations, please do so quickly as they are filling up!  There is information on where to stay both on and off campus in the above booklet/PDF download.

OFFICIAL NHD T-SHIRTS
Please complete and return to me the t-shirt form.  I need a valid mailing address and t-shirt size.  One t-shirt per student attending nationals is provided.  If you would like an additional shirt they are $15 each.  Forms are due by May 14th--no exceptions

NHD NATIONAL CONTEST SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
If you wish to apply for financial assistance to attend the NHD National Contest in College Park, MD please read the requirements for filing for assitance and fill out the application form and return no later than May 15th!


All Registrants will need the following items to register for the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest:
•    Home Telephone Number
•    Home Contact Information
•    Your Email Address (Valid email addresses are required.)
•    Purchase Order Number (if applicable)

Students will need these additional items:
•    Teacher Name and School
•    Chaperone Name
•    Entry Category, Division and Title
•    Names of All the Students in a Group Entry
•    Description of Entry
•    Medical and Health Information
•    Medical Insurance Policy Number
•    Purchase Order Number (if applicable)
•    Contact Information for Local Television Stations & Newspapers (optional)

National History Day is an educational program for students in grades 4-12.* Students research and develop topics related to an annual theme and present their conclusions in exhibits, performances, documentaries, websites or historical papers.

* National History Day is divided into three divisions:

  • Senior Division: Grades 9-12
  • Junior Division: Grades 6-8
  • Youth Division: Grades 4-5 (offered only at the school level)
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    2012 State Contest Winners

    Thank you to our 2011-2012 National History Day Sponsors:

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC

    The Lipscomb Family Foundation

    The Humanities Council of SC

    History Channel

    NHD, Inc.

    SC Archives and History Foundation

    Wells Fargo

    Announcements

    June 20, 2011 Press Release (PDF) "SC Students Compete to Win in NHD Competition"

    Congratulations to all of the 2011 State Contest Winners (PDF)

    See photos on Shutterfly

    2011 Final Contest Program (PDF)

    National History Day Program Evaluation:  Positive Results Announced!

    Learn more about South Carolina History. Find the answers to many of your questions, take virtual history tours and view primary sources online. All at the Treasure Trove

     

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