National History Day 2027

Theme: Innovation in History – Impact, Influence, Change

GREATER KANSAS CITY REGIONAL CONTEST
Organized by the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

GRADES: 6-12

PROGRAM COST: Free

 

 

Free Online Workshop: Get Ready for National History Day!

From Idea to Innovation: Guiding Students through National History Day

Join Angie Allison, White House Decision Center Facilitator and Curriculum Specialist, on September 22 at 4 p.m. for a free online National History Day workshop.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience taking students to NHD—including 11 state finalists and 8 national qualifiers—Angie will share practical strategies to make National History Day workable at every level, from first-time participants to returning competitors.

Grounded in the 2027 NHD theme, “Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change,” this session will equip you with theme-aligned topic ideas, classroom-ready tools, and time-saving tips so your students can shine at every competition level.

Register Today for This Online NHD Workshop!

Zoom link will be emailed the week before the workshop. 

 

Angie Allison
Curriculum Specialist and White House Decision Center Facilitator
Email Angie Allison

 

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The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum is your partner for all things National History Day, from preliminary workshops to advanced training for national champions.

What is National History Day? It is an interdisciplinary research project for students in grades 6-12. Students choose a topic that relates to the annual theme, research that topic, and present their work in one of five presentation categories: Research Paper, Exhibit, Documentary, Performance, or Website. Students may then enter their projects into History Day competitions at regional, state, and national levels.

History Day teaches students to:

• Conduct in-depth research
• Use primary and secondary sources
• Read a variety of texts
• Analyze and synthesize information
• Write and present historical content