Annual Theme
National History Day's Annual Theme:
Turning Points in History
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 2024 theme is Turning Points in History. Look at the resources listed below and check out Connecticuthistory.org's suggested topics here.
2024 Theme Introduction Video
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