Maryland History Day

05/04/2026

Thank you to Citizens For Maryland Libraries for showing up at Maryland History Day on Saturday! Libraries are an integral part of this program, and we're thankful for our partnerships across the state.

Maryland libraries were well represented among the judges yesterday at Maryland History Day, including Maryland State Library Agency’s State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller! Many thanks to Maryland Humanities and to all of the students who presented their projects!

02/13/2026

The best gift you can give a History Day coordinator on Valentine's Day? Register for a contest! The upcoming Baltimore City History Day Contest is in deep need of volunteer judges for their upcoming contest. Please register now to join us on February 28th at Patterson High School!

Sign up Here: https://md-bchd.nhd.org/app/user/new/Judge/?f=64aacee6-e526-472a-bb1e-9fd47c04fe5f

The 2026 Maryland History Day Contest is taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and we invite you to join us as a judge this year!

Maryland History Day is an annual history project engaging more than 27,000 students in Maryland and serves as a platform for young historians to express their love for history. At the State Contest, they present findings through various mediums, including documentaries, exhibits, performances, and research papers.

Your role as a judge is crucial in evaluating their work and enhancing the skills they've honed during their projects. No prior judging experience is necessary.

Sign up to volunteer and support young historians!

Link to sign up: md.nhd.org

02/06/2026

Apply to become one of two Maryland teachers to participate in the Revolutionary Ideals webinar series this year. Learn more about the 250 years of American principles with courses taught by top historians in the field.

Two teachers per NHD affiliate will be selected to participate in this opportunity and can earn graduate credits or professional development hours. Apply by February 27, 2026!

Learn more and apply at: https://tinyurl.com/NHD-RevIdeals.

02/05/2026

The 2026 Maryland History Day Contest is taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and we invite you to join us as a judge this year!

Maryland History Day is an annual history project engaging more than 27,000 students in Maryland and serves as a platform for young historians to express their love for history. At the State Contest, they present findings through various mediums, including documentaries, exhibits, performances, and research papers.

Your role as a judge is crucial in evaluating their work and enhancing the skills they've honed during their projects. No prior judging experience is necessary.

Sign up to volunteer and support young historians!

Link to sign up: md.nhd.org

02/04/2026

01/22/2026

We’re celebrating the richness of Maryland’s history, community, and voices by hosting "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform: From Maryland’s Past to Our Shared Future," a series of six community gatherings marking Maryland’s 250th anniversary by exploring three powerful themes that move from remembering our history to reimagining our future.

Our first gathering, “Reimagining Revolution,” will take place this Saturday, January 24, from 11AM to 3PM at the Accokeek Foundation.

This workshop invites participants to reflect on the past, connect with the present, and consider future possibilities through engaging discussions and hands-on activities. The session will explore ideas and movements that have shaped our region and nation, highlighting diverse voices and perspectives.

Space is limited to 30 participants, and registration is required.

Learn more and register here: https://www.accokeek.org/event-details/revolution-then-now-reimagining-revolution

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By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and Smithsonian Folklife.

12/15/2025

Have you been waiting to register for Maryland History Day? Now is the time to make sure you visit tinyurl.com/Judge4MHD to lock in your registration for the 2026 Maryland History Day Judge community! You can also view time committments and expectations at the registration link. We hope you'll consider joining us this year!

12/05/2025

The Maryland History Day team is at National Council for the Social Studies Conference in Washington D.C.! We'll be at the National History Day booth ( #259). Emmie Schulz, Outreach Assistant, also presented at the poster session on "Analyzing Primary Sources with Multilingual Learners and Emerging Readers." Come see us (and get some stickers!)

12/01/2025

Make sure to register for a spot at this fantastic upcoming webinar opportunity!

Join NHD on December 9 at 7pm ET/4pm PT for a free online workshop with KQED and PBS LearningMedia to learn how to transform students’ knowledge of the Revolutionary Era into powerful history documentaries.

👀 Explore NHD's 2026 theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
📹 Start your own model mini-documentary
📚 Walk away with free curriculum, PD hours & resources

Learn more and register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgNa0zoRbawYDDHtWus8b_DAlPTkrhpWiMC7xkv5ZGRjkiV5uaGk~AtEDD3AazI54_DsYkCYNmftXuRSAA09dASqdU3NRw1zxlPFqn1qoKe3KwCWGL4xdY6ax8TNqR1dOdO7jyBSaofaatQ

11/14/2025