Virginia History Day is the state affiliate of National History Day, a project-based learning program for students grades 4-12. This interdisciplinary research project helps students develop historical thinking and literacy skills while making the study of history engaging, relevant, and most of all, fun! Browse below for more information about the upcoming competition and learn how to participate, view teacher and student resources, become a VHD judge, and more.
- Sign up for the VHD Newsletter
- Questions? Reach out to VHD State Coordinator Sam Florer by email or phone at (804) 342-9672
2025 Competition
The 2025 NHD theme is Rights and Responsibilities in History
- Download the 2025 Theme Book
The 2025 VHD State Contest will be held in-person at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Saturday, April 26 (Junior Divisions) and Sunday, April 27 (Elementary & Senior Division). Visit the Contest Information page for more details.
