Humboldt County History Day

Each spring, students in 4th grade through high school compete in Humboldt County History Day, held at Humboldt State University. Through the rigorous process of researching and preparing creative and original History Day projects, students learn and analyze issues, ideas, people and events in history and apply that knowledge to their projects. The projects must reflect that year’s National History Day theme.

2025 Contest Theme:
Rights & Responsibilities
in History

It is important to remember that with rights come responsibilities. While we all have the right to freedoms such as free speech, we also have a responsibility to use these freedoms in a manner that respects the rights and well-being of other. Thus, the NHD theme for 2025 is focused on both historical rights and responsibilities, and projects must focus on both as well.

» Learn more about the theme

2025 Event Resources

The student entry list is now a searchable online database. Search your student’s name to find their entry information, and download and print out their Certificate of Participation!

Student Entry Database

PDF of Program

Campus Map

General History Day Resources

California History Day Site
2025 Theme Info – Rights & Responsibilities in History
How to Build a Great Website
Poster Process Paper Guide for Elementary Students
Humboldt County Website Examples
- Example 1 – The Statehood of Jefferson
- Example 2 – The 1935 Humboldt Logging Strike
Humboldt County Documentary Examples
- Example 1 – The Saga of N.W.A. (Junior Finalist)
- Example 2 – The Political Protests of Leonid Yakobson and Mikhail Baryshnikov

Important Notice Regarding Historical Papers

Beginning with contests in 2024, registration and submission of all historical papers will follow a different format from other categories. Historical papers will not compete at county contests. Instead, papers will be directly submitted to the state contest by the teacher.

Each school will be allowed to submit up to 3 papers. Please complete the School Participation Form below to let us know your school plans to participate.

More Information | School Participation Form | Download Flyer PDF