Important Dates For VHD
Friday, November 3, 2023
Vermont History Day Educator Workshop at the Vermont Historical Society, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Vermont History Center, 60 Washington St. Barre, VT 05641
Friday, January 5, 2024
Student Registration Opens
Click Here to Register
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Student Help and Research Day at the Vermont Historical Society, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Vermont History Center, 60 Washington Street, Barre, VT
Students can receive help with their projects, research Vermont history topics at the library, or consult with History Day experts. Pre-registration is recommended. Online help via Zoom is also available. For more details or to make an appointment, contact education@vermonthistory.org or (802) 479-8500.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Registration Deadline at 11:59 pm for ALL entries including student info, entry category, and project title. This deadline is in place to allow for time to arrange details for the contest. Please plan ahead! Late entries may not be accepted.
Use online registration system (preferred).
The registration fee is $10.00 per student. Credit card payments can be made through the online registration system. Checks can be mailed to the Vermont Historical Society at 60 Washington St. Barre, VT 05641. Registration fees must be paid before the state contest.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Submission Deadline for ALL Papers, Websites and Documentaries. Judges will receive these entries before the contest date and need time to read and review the projects before meeting with students. (Performances and exhibits are due at the contest.)
Project Submission Instructions
Schools or parents are responsible for payment of the registration fee for all students registered for the contest on this date. Registration fees for students who cancel after this date will not be refunded except under extenuating circumstances. Changes to titles, categories or participants made after this date may not be reflected in judging assignments or documentation.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Vermont History Day will be an in-person contest at the UVM Davis Center.
Typical Contest Day Schedule
See About the State Contest for additional details.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
National History Day registration deadline at 11:59 pm for all entries. Submission deadline for websites and papers, including project paperwork (process paper and annotated bibliography).
*** New this year, students with exhibits, documentaries, and performances must submit project paperwork (process paper and annotated bibliography) by the registration deadline. See NHD project submission instructions for details.***
Sunday, June 9 - Thursday, June 13, 2024
National History Day Contest
Standard registration fees to be announced
Questions? Contact education@vermonthistory.org
