Educator Resources

National History Day Resources

We support the year-long National History Day competition as an exciting way for students to study and learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events at our locations around the country and online!

The National Archives is the nation's record keeper. We hold billions of primary sources. Many can be incorporated into NHD research and projects. Use the resources on this page to get started. Contact us if you need help.

National History Day 2025: Rights & Responsibilities in History

Learn about National History Day resources from the National Archives! Explore DocsTeach in support of your NHD project for this year's theme: Rights & Responsibilities in History.

DocsTeach

The DocsTeach National History Day Page

Explore primary sources and topics for the 2025 Rights & Responsibilities in History theme. Find teaching activities to get students thinking about debate and diplomacy.

DocsTeach is the online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives.

Virtual Office Hours

Teachers! Do you have questions about NHD? Join us for monthly office hours to find out more!

February 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET
March 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm ET
April 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

Link to NARA's NHD Virtual Office (via Zoom)

Online Research

Find primary sources for your National History Day project. Search through the digitized holdings of the National Archives and explore specific topics.

In-Person Research

Visit one of our DC, regional, or Presidential Library locations to do in-person research in the holdings of the National Archives.

Student and Teacher Workshops

We offer NHD help and training at our DC area, regional, and Presidential Library locations, as well as online through our distance learning programs.