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State History Day
State History Day 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center
The most up-to-date event information and day-of posting is available on the State History Day zFairs page.
- Registration Due: Thursday, April 2, 2026 by 7:59 pm. View registration instructions.
- Topical Prize Nominations Due: Thursday, April 2, 2026 by 7:59 pm. View nomination form.
- Website lockout, written paperwork upload, Finalist Research Papers Due: Thursday, April 9, 2026 by 10:59 pm
Event Information and Schedules
- Complete State History Day Event Guide
- Teachers Guide to State History Day
- Schedules
- General Event Schedule
- Judging Process and Final-Round Information
- A tentative judging schedule will be shared with teachers and emailed to participants the week of April 6. A final schedule will be shared April 13.
- Directions and Parking
- Event Map
Feedback Sessions
These optional feedback sessions are available via 20-minute virtual appointments, as space allows. Contact Cathy at cathy.richter@mnhs.org with questions about feedback sessions.
- Thursday, March 19, 4-8 pm, virtually on Zoom. Register here by Mon, March 16 at 6 pm.
- Thursday, March 26, 4-8 pm, virtually on Zoom. Register here by Mon, March 23 at 6 pm.
- Thursday, April 2, 4-8 pm, virtually on Zoom. Register here by Mon, March 30 at 6 pm. This session is reserved for students competing in the SPPS or Metro Junior East Regionals only.
Questions?
Contact Sammi Jo via email at samantha.papas@mnhs.org.
Follow Us on Social Media
History Day staff will post event updates, finalists, and results on social media:
- Facebook: National History Day in Minnesota
- Instagram: MNHistoryDay
Future State History Day Contests
- Tentative and subject to change: Saturday, April 24, 2027: Minneapolis Convention Center