Connecticut History Day State Contest

Parking at Welte Garage or outside the Student Center

Over 400 middle and high school Connecticut students representing an estimated 69 schools are competing on May 2 for the chance to represent their State atthe National History Day Contest, being held in June at the University ofMaryland. The State Contest is a culmination of months of hard work by studentsas they conducted historical research, analyzed their sources and createdprojects.  Students participating in theState Contest include the winners from five regional contests held earlier thisspring.

Students participate in a variety of ways: in classroominstruction, after-school clubs, as part of an enrichment program, or as anindependent project. Students have spent months working on projects of theirown choosing related to this year’s theme of Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History. Students canexplore any type of history, from local to international. Working alone or ingroups, students present projects in one of five categories – exhibits, documentaries, websites, papers, or performances.

The top two prize winners in each category will earncoveted spots to the National History Day competition, which will be held in Maryland in June. Third placefinishers serve as alternates to the National Contest. Additionally, twentySpecial Prizes related to specific topic content such as World History,Connecticut History, Social Justice, Jewish History, American Legal History andAmerican Colonial History, will be awarded. These prizes are sponsored by localorganizations.