Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:05:01 -0700WeeblyWed, 03 Sep 2025 02:13:43 GMThttp://www.kansashistoryday.org/weekly-blog/welcome-back-where-to-startWelcome to a new school year! Whether a History Day veteran or “newbie," teachers and students are History Day curious - but where to start?

As Lewis Carroll wrote, in Alice in Wonderland, "Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”

In short, National History Day is centered around an annual theme, that requires students to select a topic and construct a project that is related to the annual theme. The theme is selected by the national office each year; this year the theme is Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in History.

Consider watching the NHD Theme Video for ideas here

Once students and teachers have some understanding of the annual theme, be sure to explore potential topics here as well as read the FIRST FEW PAGES of the NHD Theme sheet here and Topic Selection sheet here

Topic and/or theme questions? Need other resources? Please reach out to Travis Lamb at lambt@ku.edu for guidance and support!

Please direct contest questions and/or logistics to Tracie Lamb at kansashistoryday@gmail.com]]>