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History Day

2026-2027 Theme:
Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change

History Day is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to research and prepare exhibits, performances, documentaries, websites, posters, and podcasts on an annual historical theme. Students increase their knowledge of history through classroom activities within the content and process of social studies and language arts curriculum.

Competition Categories

Students in grades 4-5 may only participate in the following categories and are not eligible for the national competition:

  • Poster (Individual or Group)
  • Podcast (Individual or Group)

Students in grades 6-12 may enter the county competition in any of the categories listed below:

  • Documentaries (Individual or Group)
  • Exhibits (Individual or Group)
  • Historical Paper (Submit directly to state) 
  • Performances (Individual or Group)
  • Podcast (Individual or Group)
  • Websites (Individual or Group)

Individual entries are the result of one student's work. Group entries are the combined work of two to five students. No student may enter in more than one category. Winners from each category will be selected to represent the county at the state event.

2026 NHD San Bernardino County Winners 2026 NHD State Winners

Handbook and Key Dates

 

Professional Development: Make History in the Classroom

View Flyer

 

Register to Volunteer or Judge

San Bernardino County History Day Judge and Event Volunteers

Register Here

Resources

2025-26 California State University, San Bernardino History Day Website: 

https://libguides.csusb.edu/NHD

NHD-CA Website: 

https://nhd.org/en/resources/nhd-contest-rule-book/

NHD Website: 

https://nhd.org/en/resources/nhd-contest-rule-book/

Past Events

View photos and video from past events.

 

View 2026-2027 San bernardino county History day website

Dr. Fermin Jaramillo

Coordinator, Diverse Student Learners, Academic Events, and Initiatives

For additional information, please call 909.386.2910.

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601 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020