Vermont History Day
Explore these resources to participate in the Vermont History Day contest with your students.
"Do History Day. It'll change your life!" - Vermont History Day participant
Vermont History Day is an exciting education program that encourages students to develop research and critical thinking skills through project-based learning and the study of history. Students share their projects at the annual state contest. Vermont History Day is affiliated with National History Day.
Congratulations!
2026 participants at National History Day
What is Vermont History Day?
General information and history.
What is this year's theme?
Theme related resources.
Topic Resources
Topic Selection Help
Teacher Resources
Guiding information provided here.
Important Dates & Contest Logistics
Calendar of important dates with contest day information.
VHD Special Prizes
Special prize descriptions for students and teachers.
Support & Sponsor
Find ways that you can support VHD students.
Thank you to our Vermont History Day supporters!
We are very grateful for our 2026 Vermont History Day sponsors.
Find out more about supporting Vermont History Day above.
Vermont History Day Partner
George W. Mergens Foundation
Peter Swift and Diana McCargo
Maple Level
Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
WaterWheel Foundation
North Country Federal Credit Union
Johnson Family Foundation Fund
And a very special thank you to the sponsors of Special Prizes at the Vermont History Day contest!