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Welcome to Kansas History Day

Registration for 2026 State Contest opens January 7, 2026


Summer workshops for teachers, parents and students provided by the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics


Contact Travis Lamb for project support, research support, or development questions at [email protected]

2026 Theme Narrative
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​Kansas Topics
NHD Rule Book

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2022 August Revised
Instr​uctions for Creating a Website
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​Welcome to Kansas History Day!  This site is designed to provide information for students, teacher, parents, and others interested in the History Day program.  Portions of this site have been adapted, with permission from the Washington State History Day website.

What is History Day?

History Day is an activity in which students in grades 6–12 choose a topic and dive deeply into the past by conducting extensive research to present their conclusions and evidence through papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries, or websites, moving through a series of contest levels where they are evaluated by dedicated historians, educators, and community leaders. Through this process, students develop skills in communication, project management, and historical thinking. 

For teachers it offers practical models for integrating KSDE standards in the classroom that improves test scores on reading, math, and science assessments and prepares students for college level work. 

2012 Washington State History Day Preview Video


This program is possible through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Please mail donations to:

Kansas History Day Foundation

P.O. Box 3862
Topeka, KS, 66604








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2025 KHD Contest Results and Special Awards
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2020 Summary of Significant Rule Changes 
2025 National Contest Results for Kansas
This program is possible by the efforts of dedicated volunteers and generous donors.  Please mail donations to: 
Tracie Lamb, Director, KHDF, P.O. Box 3862, Topeka, KS, 66604

Problems with the website?  Please email us at [email protected].

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