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 2012 is "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History." 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, March 31, 2012 at Spaulding High School in Barre.
Find out more about Vermont History Day:
See the Vermont History Day video on YouTube
Information for home study students
2012 Entry Form (PDF)
Judging and volunteering at Vermont History Day
Check out pictures from Vermont History Day 2011!
And see pictures of Vermont at National History Day 2011!
Information for teachers and home study educators
The Vermont Historical Society has developed a guide for History Day. The VHD curriculum packet contains valuable information relating to the 2012 theme, "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History," 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:
Kathleen D'Aquila
Museum & Outreach Educator
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(802) 828-2180
Victoria Hughes
Vermont History Education Programs Manager
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(802) 828-1413
Or write:
Vermont Historical Society
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
Thank you to our sponsors:
Walter Cerf Community Fund with The Vermont Community Foundation
Young Adolescent Promise
Patricia Passmore Alley
Spaulding High School
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