NJ History Day Regional Contest at St. Elizabeth University

The New Jersey History Day program is an affiliate of National History Day (NHD), started in 1974 to promote the teaching and learning of history. Students create original historical projects on topics of their choosing, inspiring them with a lifelong passion for research and learning. This year, students are researching topics based on the theme “Rights and Responsibilities in History.”

During the contests, students present their research in one of five categories: Exhibits, Performances, Documentaries, Websites, and Papers. Students whose entries are ranked highest by judges at Regional Events advance to the State History Day competition at William Paterson University on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

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Seeking Volunteer Judges

NJHD is seeking volunteer judges for the contest. As a judge, you and your teammates will help evaluate student entries based on their historical quality and presentation.

History Day judging takes place at each Regional and State contest. Judges can serve at just one contest, or as many as you like. The judges’ day runs from about 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and includes an orientation, review of 6-8 student projects, and time to confer and share responses. Breakfast and lunch are provided. For educators in practice, up to 5 Professional Development units are awarded.

More information is available in this registration guide for judges

To volunteer, please register online through directly on our contest websites, linked below. Please complete a separate registration for each contest you want to join. A few weeks before each contest, we will be in touch about training opportunities and logistics for your event(s). After you’ve signed up, please share this invitation with friends and colleagues!

• Saturday, February 22, 2025: Regional Contest at Rutgers-Camden University
  Register here: https://nj-rcrc.nhd.org/
• Saturday, March 8, 2025: Regional Contest at Monmouth University
  Register here: https://nj-mrc.nhd.org/
• Sunday, March 16, 2025: Regional Contest at St. Elizabeth University
  Register here: https://nj-sterc.nhd.org/
• Saturday, May 3, 2025: State Contest at William Paterson University
  Register here: https://nj.nhd.org/