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What is National History Day in Missouri?
National History Day in Missouri, launched in 1980, is the state affiliate of National History Day. Each year, nearly half a million students nationwide—grades 6 to 12—participate in this innovative educational program.
They conduct extensive research on a historical subject that they choose and present findings their way by creating documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances or websites, all while meeting Missouri Learning Standards. The State Historical Society of Missouri administers National History Day in Missouri. Thousands of students participate in the program each year, with nearly 3,000 competing in regional contests throughout Missouri and 600 advancing to the state contest, held at the University of Missouri in April. Top winners in each category earn the opportunity to serve as Missouri delegates to the National History Day Contest in College Park, Maryland in June. 
Missouri's students represent the Show-Me State well, frequently bringing home medals in both the junior and senior divisions, being part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' Breakfast on the Hill, and showcasing their work at the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Bethany’s NHDMO success story one of many.
Bethany Henry
It’s hard to imagine that someone as vibrant and confident as Bethany Henry was ever shy, but that’s how she describes herself before she became involved in National History Day.
Henry, a Neosho, MO, native, first participated in the program as a sixth grader. By the next year, she was a National History Day pro, and her program on the Trail of Tears—in which she portrayed her own ancestor—placed ninth in the nation. In her third year, she did even better, placing seventh at nationals with her presentation on the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma.
“Going to the library and asking for advice by myself as a sixth grader was a big deal for me,” Henry says. “It made me more independent.”
Henry, a Neosho, MO, native, first participated in the program as a sixth grader. By the next year, she was a National History Day pro, and her program on the Trail of Tears—in which she portrayed her own ancestor—placed ninth in the nation. In her third year, she did even better, placing seventh at nationals with her presentation on the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma.
“Going to the library and asking for advice by myself as a sixth grader was a big deal for me,” Henry says. “It made me more independent.”
"What I learned from National History Day
has benefited me every day."
A University of Missouri graduate and former NHD intern, Henry received the prestigious Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Program Fellowship in 2014 to complete her PhD at the University of Arkansas. Henry’s research combines her work that started in NHD on the Five Civilized Tribes with her experience working for the National Park Service.
"National History Day was a catalyst for my educational goals, my career path, my ambition, and my passion,” Henry said.
National History Day provided Bethany with valuable experience for her academic and professional career. NHD can do the same for you! Check out our guide on how to put National History Day on your college applications.
"National History Day was a catalyst for my educational goals, my career path, my ambition, and my passion,” Henry said.
National History Day provided Bethany with valuable experience for her academic and professional career. NHD can do the same for you! Check out our guide on how to put National History Day on your college applications.
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Maryville
Northwest Missouri State University, sponsor Sarah Naramore
Northwest Missouri State University Department of Humanities & Social Sciences 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468 [email protected] Includes schools in:
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Kirksville
Truman State University, sponsor Truman State University
Department of History 100 E. Normal Kirksville, MO 63501 [email protected] Includes schools in:
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Greater Kansas City
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, sponsor Sadie Troy
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Educational Programs 500 West U.S. Highway 24 Independence, MO 64050 816.268.8241 [email protected] See the Greater Kansas City region website. Includes schools in:
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Columbia/Mid-Missouri
Missouri State Archives, sponsor Missouri State Archives P.O. Box 1747 600 W. Main Jefferson City, MO 65102 573.751.4303 [email protected] See the Columbia/Mid-Missouri region website. Includes schools in:
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St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis, sponsor Peter Acsay
University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of History 1 University Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63121 314.516.5700 [email protected] Includes schools in:
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Joplin
Missouri Southern State University, sponsor Bill Fischer
Missouri Southern State University Social Sciences Department 3950 East Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801 [email protected] See the Joplin region website. Includes schools in:
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Springfield
Missouri State University, sponsor Sara Zandi
Missouri State University History Department 410 Strong Hall 901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65804 417.836.5915 [email protected] Includes schools in:
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Rolla
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Camden
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Gasconade
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Phelps
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Cape Girardeau
Southeast Missouri State University, sponsor Southeast Missouri State University Department of History & Anthropology One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573.651.2701 [email protected] See the Cape Girardeau region website. Includes schools in:
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