​National History Day's Annual Theme:
Communication in History: The Key to Understanding
Every year National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national, or state history and its relevance to ancient history or to the more recent past. The 2020-21 theme is Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.

Register for the 2021 NHD Theme Webinar!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7 p.m. ET
REGISTER HERE
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Watch the National History Day Theme Introduction Video: 

NHD Contest Rule Book

Download the NEW National History Day Contest Rule Book, effective with the beginning of the 2020-2021 contest year.
2021 Theme Book
Download the PDF Communication in History: The Key to Understanding Theme Book
Connecticut Topics
Download the 2021 List of Connecticut Topics for Communication in History.

Coming Soon!
Theme Narrative
Download the 2021 Communication in History Theme Narrative - including some topic suggestions!

NHD Contest Disclaimer

National History Day and Connecticut History Day do not censor Contest entries based upon content. This means that the views and opinions expressed in student entries are those of the students and/or the sources cited in their projects. They may not and often do not represent the views or opinions of National History Day, Inc. or its donors, sponsors, supporters, partners, or affiliates

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