2013 Theme: Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events

The 2013 History Day theme, “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events,” provides an opportunity to explore a point in time when history shifted which is sure to spark the interest of participating students.

Each year, the National History Day office chooses a theme to help students direct their research to show a connection between the theme and their topics. The themes that are chosen are broad, allowing students to research topics on all levels from local history to ancient history. In order to draw a connection to the theme students must understand the historical significance of their topic and answer questions about time, place, and context. Understanding the impact and significance of the topic will help define why the topic is important and draw this connection to the theme.

Future History Day Themes

(Subject to change by the National History Day office)

2014 - Rights & Responsibilities in History
2015 - Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History

Past History Day Themes

The theme changes every year, so if you do History Day every year, you will not repeat a theme.