Alabama History Day is a history competition for students in grades six through twelve. It is conducted at the state level at Auburn University at Montgomery in the Spring of each year. Alabama History Day is held in conjunction with National History Day.

Students in grades six though eight (6-8) are assigned to the junior division, students in grades nine through twelve (9-12) are assigned to the senior division. In each division, students may compete in any one of seven categories:

• Individual Historical Paper
• Individual Project
• Group Project
• Individual Performance
• Group Performance
• Individual Media
• Group Media

The two best entries in each category, and in each age division at the State contest will be eligible to compete at the national level.

Sponsoring Teachers
Each student works with a sponsoring teacher who is usually from the student's school. The teacher provides guidance and encouragement during the course of the project.

Educational Support
History Day supports and reinforces the efforts of teachers by emphasizing basic writing, reading and research skills. The program takes education beyond the classroom, encouraging the use of libraries historical societies and museums. Most importantly, the program stimulates and rewards student initiative, creativity, and excellence.

Photo of Cathy Gorn, the National History Day director featured with President Bush.