The 2012 National History Day Theme is: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History. Please refer to the following guides for more information on the 2012 theme:
Theme Sheet:
http://nhd.org/images/uploads/2012%20theme%20sheet.pdf
Theme Book:
http://nhd.org/images/uploads/2012themebook.pdf
Sample Topics:
http://nhd.org/images/uploads/2012SampleTopicspage.pdf
Calendar of Deadlines and Events:
- December 1, 2011 – Online Registration opens for teachers – Limit of 5 entries per category per teacher. See http://www.manateeclerk.com/historical/HistoryFair.aspx for teacher log-in information.
- January 20, 2012 – Online Registration Closes. THIS DEADLINE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED. Teachers must complete registration for all entries or the project cannot be judged.
- January 20, 2012 – Historical Website entries are due. NHD Weebly URL’s are required at registration and if not included by this date, the entry cannot be judged.
- January 20, 2012 – Historical Paper entries are due at Manatee Village Historical Park for judging. Papers submitted after this date cannot be judged.
- February 11, 2012 – Historical Performances and Historical Documentaries scheduled at Manatee Village Historical Park. First round of competition held in the morning and runoffs held in the afternoon.
- February 23, 2012 – Exhibit Board drop-off at Manatee County Fair Grounds. Drop off will be open from 5pm-8pm. Doors will be locked at 8:00 pm, and NO LATE DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- February 24, 2012 – Exhibit Board judging. Exhibit board room will be closed to the public.
- February 25, 2012 –
- 8:00am-10:00am – All category winners will be posted at the Manatee County Fair Grounds
- 10:00am-2:00pm – Public viewing of entries. No entries will be allowed to be picked up at this time.
- 2:00pm-4:30pm – Exhibit board pick-up. Exhibit boards MUST be picked up no later than 4:30pm. ANY REMAINING ENTRIES WILL BE DISCARDED.
- 5:00pm-6:00pm – Awards Assembly. State team candidates will be announced at the awards assembly.
- 6:00pm-7:00pm – State Team meeting. Information regarding State History Fair competition in Tallahassee will be discussed.
Please be advised that Manatee County History Fair will NOT take place in November, instead, the competition will take place February 2012. If you would like to be added to our mailing list for History Fair updates or have further questions please contact Melissa Porter, History Fair Coordinator.