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Vermont History Day
Vermont History Day is an exciting education program that encourages students to study history and expand their knowledge. It also provides the opportunity to share the knowledge they have gained from their historical research by creating projects for the state contest. Vermont History Day is affiliated with National History Day.
The program is open to Vermont students in grades five through twelve and home study students ages 10 to 18.
Working individually or in small groups (up to 5), students choose a topic related to the National History Day annual theme, which in 2011 is "Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences." The topic can relate to Vermont history or US history or world history.
Students conduct research in libraries, museums, and historical societies, and interview experts on their topic. Using their new knowledge and incorporating primary sources, the students develop their projects in the format of their choice: exhibits, web sites, documentaries, performances or papers.
The entries are then judged by local historians, educators, and other professionals at the state program. Through their work, students gain a deeper understanding of how people, cultures, and events affect the course of history. This year's state contest will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Spaulding High School in Barre.
Check out pictures from Vermont History Day 2010 -and see pictures of Vermont at National History Day 2010!
** We are in the process of updating information for Vermont History Day 2011. Please check again in September for this year's updated materials. ** Find out more about Vermont History Day:  See the Vermont History Day video on YouTube Information for Home Study Students 2010 Entry Form (PDF) Judging and volunteering at Vermont History Day
Information for Teachers and Home Study EducatorsThe Vermont Historical Society has developed a guide for History Day. The VHD curriculum packet contains valuable information relating to the 2010 theme, "Innovation in History: Impact & Change," contest guidelines, and research resources. Much of the material is also found on this web site. To request a hard copy of the History Day Teacher Packet, contact: Victoria Hughes, Vermont History Education Programs Manager E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Call: (802) 828-1413
Thank you to our sponsors:
Walter Cerf Community Fund with The Vermont Community Foundation, Patricia Passmore Alley & Spaulding High School Vermont History Day is affiliated with:  This program is made possible by National History Day, Inc. under a grant from the Department of Education. Information does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. |
