CNY Region History Day Contest
The Onondaga Historical Associations invites you to participate in the annual CNY Region History Day competition. National History Day hosts more than half a million students from around the world as they conduct research and interpret historical topics through the lens of an annual theme. Students in grades 6-12 may discover and unveil history's secrets and express what they have learned through one of the five following formats:
- Documentaries
- Papers
- Websites
- Performances
- Exhibits
The 2024 National History Day theme is:
"Turning Points in History."
Students should visit the National History Day website at www.nhd.org to see how to get started, locate resources for conducting research, and download the NHD rulebook and the 2024 theme book. The national website also has a list of frequently asked questions and exemplary past projects from each category.
Important Dates
Registration Opens: Open for 2024
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2024
Papers Due: March 5, 2024
Winners Announced: March 23, 2024
*Please note: registration is not complete until registration form is completely filled out, projects and process papers* are submitted, and $5 payment is received.
You may pay by check, made out to Onondaga Historical Association, or by credit card by calling OHA at: 315-428-1864 ext. 312.
*Please note, process papers are required for all submissions.
Download the Contest Rule Book
Click here for a playlist of Contest Rules Videos
Download the Summary of Significant Rule Changes
Download the Evalution guidance for each project type for 2024.
Evaluation
About The Onondaga Historical Association
The Onondaga Historical Association exists to inspire people's understanding that the history we share as a community is the foundation for our future together.
Watch for Contest Day details.
History Day will be held at
OCM BOCES Main Campus
110 Elwood Davis Road
Liverpool, NY 13088
Teachers will need to
create an account in order for students to be able to create their accounts and enter their projects.
Please contact SCOTT PEAL at scott.peal@cnyhistory.org
Tel: 315.428.1864 Ext. 317
or
NANCY ROBERTS at nancyc.roberts@gmail.com
Junior Group Documentary
Please provide a link to your documentary recording.
Junior Group Performance
Please provide a link to your recorded performance.
Junior Individual Documentary
Please provide a link to your documentary recording.
Junior Individual Exhibit
Junior Individual Performance
Please provide a link to your recorded performance.
Junior Individual Website
Senior Group Documentary
Please provide a link to your documentary recording.
Senior Group Performance
Please provide a link to your recorded performance.
Senior Individual Documentary
Please provide a link to your documentary recording.
Senior Individual Exhibit
Senior Individual Performance
Please provide a link to your recorded performance.
Senior Individual Website
Greetings, Judges!
Thank you for agreeing to take part in the 2023 CNY History Day Contest.
Please take a moment to download and review the new evaluation rubrics for this year's competition.
We hope that you enjoy your experience!