History Day

History Day at CVCC 2010
District One
March 20, 2010
Registration Deadline February 26, 2010

2010 Theme: Innovation in History: Impact and Change

Virginia History Day is a history competition for students in grades six through twelve. It is conducted at district and state levels in conjunction with the National History Day program. The first round of competition is held in the eight Districts of Virginia. Students in grades six through eight (6-8) are assigned to the junior division, students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) are assigned to the senior division. In each division, students may compete in any one of seven categories:

Individual Documentary
Group Documentary
Individual Exhibit

Group Exhibit
Individual Historical Paper
Individual Performance

Group Performance
Website

The two best entries in each category, and in each age division, at the District competition qualify for the State contest. The two best entries in each category, and in each age division, at the State competition qualify for the national competition, which will be held at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Central Virginia Community College is proud to be the host institution for District One of National History Day in Virginia and includes the following area school districts: Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Appomattox, Buckingham, Prince Edward, Cumberland, Powhatan, and Lynchburg. Click on the links located to the right for more information.

We look forward to seeing you on March 20!