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National History Day in Massachusetts

By Students, For Students

This section contains resources created by NHD students for NHD students!  Here you'll find advice on the entire NHD process from students who have experienced it firsthand.

Nora's NHD Survival Guide

Close-up image of a student smiling at the camera. She is wearing a NHD medal and a NHD Massachusetts T-shirt, as well as several NHD Pins. She is sitting outside.

Nora Sullivan-Horner represented NHD Massachusetts at the National competition twice, placing 5th and 3rd place respectively.  As an NHD intern, Nora created an extensive student guide to answer all of your questions, including how to decide on whether to work in a group, how to choose a fun NHD topic, and how to reduce stress for the NHD contest interview!

Read Nora's NHD Student Survival Guide

This guide was made possible through the generous support of the Mass Cultural Council.  

Lindsay's Performance Tips

Connecticut History Day student Lindsay Moynihan competed in the NHD Performance Category for seven years in a row.  In this video, she shares tips and techniques for creating a fantastic historical performance.  Read Lindsay's Tips on the NHD Performance for even more advice on this category.