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Maine National History Day

March 28th, 2012 at the University of Maine at Augusta

Maine National History Day is an annual event for teachers and students in grades 6-12 interested in developing critical thinking skills and an understanding of the past through original research. Using primary sources, students complete projects (research papers, exhibits, documentaries, web sites and performances) and present them at the Maine statewide competition.

Students from Thornton Academy at the 2011 contest

Theme
2012 History Day logo
National History Day 2012 Theme:
Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
Create an Entry
Understand the rules and theme; choose a topic and select your category.
Event Information
Maine History Day will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the University of Maine at Augusta. A sample schedule is available.
How to Participate
Online registration opens October 17th. If you are interested in participating in this program you should contact Felicia Kennedy at the Maine State Archives.
  • Register online beginning October 17th and mail in the $5 per student entry fee to Felicia Kennedy at the Maine State Archives.
  • Online registration for teachers and students
  • Registration deadline March 12th. All historical papers must be mailed/postmarked (NO EMAILS) by March 12th. All Web Sites must be published by midnight, March 12th.
Winners Page
A list of winners from last years's History Day plus previous years winners.
Background Information
Description, benefit for teachers and students and relationship to National History Day.

2012 Event

  • Wednesday, March 28 at the University of Maine at Augusta

National history day

Donate

  • Bring history alive and enrich the education of students throughout Maine! Your donation to the Maine History Day program helps give students the opportunity to participate. Become a sponsor.

volunteer

  • Interested in being a judge/volunteer for Maine History Day? Find out how!

Contact information

  • David Cheever, State Archivist
  • Felicia Kennedy - Coordinator
  • Maine State Archives
  • 84 State House Station
  • Augusta, ME 04333-0084
  • 207-287-5790