• Logistics for 2012
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History Day Competition

History Day is a competition for students in grades six through twelve.  The students are divided into two divisions based on their grade level. 

Students in grades six through eight (6-8) make up the Junior Division while students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) make up the Senior Division.  Within each division students compete in nine categories.

 Check the full rulebook for each competition at the National History Day site.

Four copies of historical papers are due on March 14. Send the papers by mail or delivery service to: History Day MSC 2001, James Madison University, 58 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807. Electronic submission is possible by pre-arrangement; email sandmaad@jmu.edu.

Web sites will close by 2 PM Tuesday March 20.

The two best entries from each category and division will qualify for the State contest in Williamsburg.  Two best entries from each category and division in the state contest will qualify for the national contest.