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National History Day in South Carolina


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 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)



 

Thank you to our 2009-2010 National History Day Sponsors:

 

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC

  • The Lipscomb Family Foundation

  • The Humanities Council of SC

 

 

 

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Announcements, Workshops and Symposiums:

NEW! - December 2, 2009 - NHD online discussion on this year's theme from 3-5 p.m.
Questions can be emailed starting November 30th to info@nhd.org.

NEW! - Web site category questions and answers are posted @ www.nhd.org/webdiscussion.htm 

NEW - Please Read! National History Day in SC 2009-2010 Update

NEW! Congratulations to Joshuah Campbell, whose Sr. Individual Performance "The Legacy of Emmett Till: A Martyr for a Movement" won the African American History award at the 2009 national contest.

A wealth of historic buildings, structures, and sites document the state’s African American heritage.  We have published A Teacher’s Guide to African American Historic Places in South Carolina, now available on-line.

2009 State Award Recipients

Learn more about South Carolina History

Find the answers to many of your questions, take virtual history tours, and view primary sources on-line.  All at the Treasure Trove

 

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