*IMPORTANT 

REGISTRATION/SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 April 2026, at 6:00 pm

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BY CATEGORY

• Papers: in their entirety (remember to include a process paper)
• Websites: NHDWebcentral URL – Website will lock for editing after a April 2026, at 6:00 pm registration deadline
• Documentaries: Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography, link (fully shareable) to the documentary
• Performances: Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography
• Exhibits:  Process Paper, Annotated Bibliography, photograph of exhibit

NHD and AI Usage Policy:

NHD students develop projects based on historical research related to an annual theme and present their conclusions. If you participate in NHD, you agree to present work that is your unique academic product. Academic integrity is at the core of NHD. Please consult the NHD and AI Usage Handout for rule guidance on AI tools and NHD projects

Please review the National History Day rule book for further information about category requirements.  It can be viewed at www.lagrange.edu/nhd

National History Day Georgia Mentoring Services

We encourage you to continue to work and to take into consideration the suggestions you received from your local and regional judges.  As you revise and expand your entry for state, please remember that National History Day Georgia provides mentoring services through LaGrange College. For more information, see www.lagrange.edu/nhd

The NHD Georgia State competition homepage can be accessed by visiting Georgia History Day State Contest. Teachers and students have separate registration forms to complete. Teachers must register before their students can register.

Teachers: you can register after accessing the homepage, or go straight to the registration page located here: Georgia History Day State Contest. Teachers should complete the form only if they have students competing in the state competition.

Students: you can register after accessing the homepage, or go straight to the registration page located here: Georgia History Day State Contest. After providing your initial information, you will be instructed to ‘Create a New Project’ or ‘Link/Join Existing Team Project’. Follow the instructions to complete your registration. For GROUP PROJECTS: the first member of your team to register will click ‘Create a New Project’ and will be provided with a ‘team key’ code after his/her registration is complete. That student will need to share the team key code with all other members of your group. Subsequent students to register for a group project will enter their initial information, click ‘Link/Join Existing Team Project’ and then provide the team key code.

For any questions regarding student or teacher registration, please email kshirley@lagrange.edu.

Registration deadline: 6:00 pm, 1 April 2026

The registration fee for the state contest is $12 per student.

National History Day Georgia Scholarship

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• “Outstanding Use of the Digital Library of Georgia Resources Special Awards & DLG Digital Certificates of Recognition”: Sponsored by the Digital Library if Georgia. NHD GA participants at the state-contest level who incorporate primary sources found in Digital Library of Georgia portals (either the Georgia, Civil Rights, Civil War, or historic newspaper) in their project research are eligible to receive a digital certificate of recognition distributed via email after the state contest. Registering for the DLG Source Recognition Digital Certificate will also serves as a self-nomination for the DLG-sponsored “Outstanding Use of the Digital Library of Georgia Resources” Special Award. 

• “The Alonso Award”: Sponsored by Alisa A. and Joseph B. Alonso, this prize is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the study of art, music and literature in history that challenged authoritarianism and championed individual freedom. The prize is awarded to an outstanding student project in either division that documents and analyzes anti-authoritarian ideas and expression in art, music and/or literature in history. The subject(s) can be an individual, group(s), a right, challenge(s), triumph(s), or any topic that has historical significance, influence or impact. The project should explain why the subjects (s) is/are important and place it/them in historical context.

• “Awards for Excellence in Military History”: Sponsored by Colonel Richard R. Hallock Distinguished University Chair in Military History at Columbus State, this prize is given in recognition of an outstanding student project in the study of military history.

• “Awards for Excellence in Economic History”: Sponsored by the Edward Jones Investments, this prize is given in recognition of an outstanding student project in the study of economic history.

• "Outstanding Use of the New Georgia Encyclopedia & NGE Digital Certificates of Recognition”: Sponsored by the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

• “Outstanding Use of the New Georgia Encyclopedia”: National History Day Georgia participants at the state contest level who incorporate the New Georgia Encyclopedia in their project research are eligible to receive a digital certificate of recognition distributed via e-mail after the state contest. Registering for the NGE Source Recognition Digital Certificate also serves as a self-nomination for the NGE sponsored, “Outstanding Use of the New Georgia Encyclopedia,” Special Award.

• “Best Use of National Archives or Presidential Libraries Materials & NARA Digital Certificates of Recognition”: Sponsored by the National Archives Assembly. National History Day Georgia participants at the state contest level who incorporate records from the National Archives and Records Administration and/or from NARA’s Presidential Libraries in their project research are eligible to receive digital certificates of recognition from the National Archives Assembly, NARA’s voluntary organization for former and current NARA staff. The certificates will be distributed via e-mail after the state contest. Registering for the National Archives Source Recognition Digital Certificate also serves as a self-nomination for the NAA-sponsored, "Best Use of National Archives or Presidential Libraries Materials" Special Award.

• “Outstanding Maritime History Award”: Sponsored by the National Maritime Historical Society, this prize is given in recognition of an outstanding student project in the study of maritime history.

Day of Contest Details:

Contest Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Times:

• 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Student Check-In for All Exhibit, Performance, Website, and Documentary Entries
• 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Exhibit Set-Up
• 9:20 a.m. - Welcome Ceremony
• 10:00 a.m. - Judging Begins
• 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Public Viewing/Exhibit Takedown (*Subject to change)
• 3:30 p.m. -  Awards Ceremony 

Event Address: LaGrange College, 601 Broad Street, LaGrange, GA 30240

General Parking:

• Campus Map: HERE
• General Parking: After checking in at Callaway Auditorium, please park in the Vernon Road or Panther Way Parking lots.  The Vernon Road lot is connected to the campus by a pedestrian bridge. Judges:Please Park in the Vernon Street Bridge parking lot. You can access campus by foot using the Gulley Gateway/Pedestrian Bridge (#20).  Note also that a shuttle bus is available to shuttle you from your car to the judging HQ (Dickson Assembly Room/Turner Hall #16).
• Accessible et al Special Parking Requirements: If you require handicap-accessible parking, we have set aside spaces on the main campus as well as at Westside.  Please notify us in advance if you need a reserved space.  You can request a space by contacting us at nhdhistory@lagrange.edu.

• Campus Map: HERE
• EXHIBITS - All exhibit categories will be judged in Westside (#26).  Exhibit drop off will be in the parking lot on the Pine Street side of the building.  Buses dropping off exhibits can do so by pulling onto Pine Street and dropping there.  Bus drivers: Please do NOT attempt to pull into the small parking area on the Pine Street side.  You can pull to the curb on Pine street and drop students. Please look for NHDGA/Synergy Security staff on site for additional assistance.
• PERFORMANCES - Performances are being judged at a number of locations across campus.  Please see specific instructions for your category.
  • JUNIOR GROUP  - Callaway Auditorium #36 - Preposition props via entrance on the west side (soccer field side) of the building.
  • JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL - Westside Recital Hall #26 - Please enter the parking lot off Ridge Street. There is ample parking available in the lot.
  • SENIOR INDIVIDUAL & GROUP - Westside Recital Hall #26 - Please enter the parking lot off Ridge Street. There is ample parking available in the lot.

For general directions to campus, campus maps and general parking alternatives please consult the college's VISIT CAMPUS PAGE. 

You can download and print a pdf version of a campus map HERE

Please see the map of available parking for cars and buses.  Please have a look HERE 

Information on accomodations in LaGrange, Georgia please visit the "Accomodations" page of Visit LaGrange.  Please contact the hotel directly and mention you're travelling to LaGrange for a LaGrange College event.  Ask if they have special rates available.

Panther Cafe' featuring Starbucks products will be open Saturday beginning at 1030 am.

Pitts Dining Hall will be open: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Cost is $9 (including tax) per person.

Panther Grill will be open: TBA.  Cost varies

Off Campus - There are many eateries located near the campus/in downtown LaGrange.  Explore all your options by visiting the Dining page at Visit LaGrange.