Fresno County History Day is celebrating its 41st year in 2023-24! All Fresno County schools serving students from grades 4-12 are encouraged to participate.
History Day is an excellent way to embed Universal Design for Learning (UDL), as students have options in their research and choice to present their arguments within seven different categories (historical papers, podcasts, documentaries, performances, websites, exhibits, or a poster (elementary grade only). They analyze and interpret their findings, draw conclusions about the significance of their topics in history, and create final projects to present their work. These projects can be used at the school site for rich project-based learning experiences and/or entered into a series of competitions from the local to the national level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.
2023-24 Theme
Turning Points in History
Winning projects from Fresno County History Day will be invited to represent Fresno County at the NHD-CA state competition in Sacramento, CA.
Getting Started
Advisor Contact Sign-Up
All History Day participants must have a teacher advisor. To receive updates, emails, and Zoom links, please complete this form.
Photo Galleries
2023-24 Important Dates
Orientation for Advisors
Thursday, September 21st at 3:30pm via Zoom
Registration Due
Friday, February 2nd
Early Categories Due (Podcast, Documentary, Website)
Friday, February 2nd
Final Advisor's Meeting
Wednesday, February 28th at 3:30pm via Zoom
Poster and Exhibit Drop Off
Friday, March 8, 2024 4-6:00pm
Fresno County History Day
Saturday, March 9, 2024