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The 2026 Rhode Island History Day Contest will be held on

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Brown University

The 2025-2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History

Click here for the National History Site                                                                                                      

• Project completed; DUE 3/24 (NHD Rule Book 6.1-6.5 pp 22-33) 
  • The project must be completed and in school on 3/25
• Presentation in class- DUE 3/25, 3/26 ,and 3/27
  • Your presentation will focus on the interview questions and your category rubric
    • Performance- Rubric
    • Paper- Rubric
    • Documentary- Rubric
    • Exhibit- Rubric
    • Website- Rubric
• NHD Showcase 3/27 5:30- 7:00 PM in the NPMS Media Center and Learning Labs
  • Parents are invited to join the students in exploring history through museum-quality exhibits.

Friday, March 28, 2025: NPS NHD Contest

Welcome to the Narragansett Pier School National History Day guide.

NPS 8^th grade students will participate in a research project and competition for National History Day. Students choose a NHD topic that relates to the national theme and is of interest to them.

The students conduct research using primary and secondary sources; culminating in a final project and school competition.  

Please refer to this guide for resources.