For Immediate Release
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe
Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.
608-261-9596
March 19, 2019
Wisconsin Historical Society Hosts 2019 National History Day LaCrosse Regional Contest
LaCrosse, Wis. – The 2019 National History Day LaCrosse Regional Contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, at University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse campus. The 2019 theme is, “Triumph & Tragedy in History.”
“The National History Day Wisconsin regional contests are a great way to showcase talent from area students,” said Jenny Kalvaitis, National History Day coordinator. “This program teaches students how to develop skills in writing and research as well as how to think critically.”
This year’s theme, Triumph & Tragedy in History, requires students to look at history through multiple perspectives. Information on the La Crosse contest can be found here, https://www.uwlax.edu/
National History Day is like a science fair, but for history and was established over 30 years ago. It is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. This yearlong academic adventure fosters students’ enthusiasm for learning and their love for history.
Each year over 10,000 students around Wisconsin present their ideas on the national theme through a variety of mediums including, documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances and websites.
Wisconsin has eight National History Day regions based on county groupings.
Winners at the regional level will move on to the state competition which will take place on April 13, 2019 in Madison at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. For more information, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org/NHD.
About National History Day
The Wisconsin Historical Society is the state’s sponsor institution for National History Day. The annual, year-long academic enrichment program helps more than 10,000 students in grades six through twelve learn about historical issues, ideas, people and events. For more information, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org/NHD.
About Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org
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