National History Day National Contest Information

National Contest

We are excited to head back to College Park, Maryland, for the national contest!

First- and second-place entries from our state contest advance to the national contest, while third-place entries serve as alternates.

Here is some more information about the 2025 contest:

  • Date: June 14-18, 2026
  • Location: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Registration Opens: TBD
  • Registration Closes: TBD

More information about the contest, how to register and what to expect can be found at .

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