Skip Maine state header navigation

Agencies | Online Services | Help

Skip First Level Navigation | Skip All Navigation

Home > Teachers and Students > History Day > Donate

Yes, I want to donate to Maine History Day! MNHD Donation Form (pdf, 56kb)

2011 Maine History Day Participants

2011 Maine History Day Sponsors

Donate to Maine History Day

2012 Maine National History Day Program

The Maine State Archives will be administering the 2012 Maine National History Day Program. This year’s competition will be held at the University of Maine at Augusta on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

Maine NHD would not exist without the generous support of the greater historical community in Maine.  We greatly appreciate the continued support of those organizations who contribute annually to this worthwhile program.  For those who have not donated before, we hope you will consider becoming a part of the History Day team. 

National History Day teaches students research techniques that help them uncover the exciting details of history and allows them to present their knowledge in a category of their choosing.  Many students become intrigued with history for a lifetime!  Your support of Maine National History Day invests in the historians of tomorrow who may one day be operating their local historical society!

Does your organization have materials relating to this year's contest theme:  “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” Maine National History Day is the perfect state-wide place to share your resources!  With the availability of laptops in schools, students can pull research material from the Internet, but local library sources and primary source materials cared for by historical societies are the key to a successful project.

Please fill out the donation form to support Maine National History Day!

What is Maine National History Day?

Students from Bonny Eagle Jr High

An annual educational competition for all Maine students in grades 6 through 12. Each year students prepare papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances or web sites that explore a broad historical theme. The top two winners in each category are eligible to compete at the National competition.

How Does National History Day Make a Difference

National History Day Works: Key Evaluation Findings (rtf 37.31 mb, pdf 357 kb)

An Evaluation Study of the National History Day Program

  • An evaluation study conducted by research firm, Rockman et al, provides evidence that NHD works
  • Researchers compared NHD participants to students who did not participate in NHD
  • Looked at:
    • Performance assessments
    • Standardized test scores
    • Academic performance
    • Interest in current events

On nearly every measure, NHD students’ scores or ratings were higher than their peers who did not participate in the program.

  • TEACHES critical thinking, writing, and research skills and boosts performance across all subjects.
  • INSPIRES students to do more than they ever thought they could.
  • PREPARES students for college, career and citizenship.