National History Day Colorado

Music has always helped tell America’s story. 🎶

Created for the nation’s 250th anniversary by America250, America’s Soundtrack is a growing collection of songs and performances that celebrate the people, traditions, and cultural moments that shape our shared identity.

From Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s “America” to original orchestral and choral works, the collection brings past and present together through music — with more artists and songs arriving throughout 2026.

Check it out here: https://america250.org/americas-soundtrack/

We can't wait to meet the 2,951 students attending this year's National History Day National Contest, along with their parents, teachers, and other well-wishers in just 17 days 🥳

Great resources for NHD projects!

AMERICA 250 | Extra, extra! Read all about it! 📰 More than 270 years of history has been digitally captured through the National Digital Newspaper Program, a partnership between NEH and The Library of Congress. Users can read actual news articles and proclamations about the Revolution as it was happening. Read more: https://shorturl.at/vgDd4

Reminder: Join us in honoring and remembering our fallen heroes this Memorial Day at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Let’s come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. Remember to arrive early, observe respectful silence, and keep their memory alive.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

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There are 40 monuments on the National Mall, but not a single one is dedicated to the history of American women. 's Suffrage National Monument Foundation is changing that and wants NHD students and teachers to help.

Through the Monumental Ideas campaign, students can submit design concepts and inspirations for the first-ever monument honoring the suffrage movement in our "National Front Yard." This is a great opportunity for students to help shape how history is memorialized!

Learn more at www.womensmonument.org

Excitement! The National delegation bucket hats arrived! Each delegate gets one to wear at the National Contest with their T-shirt.

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Yay, Colorado, we got it done!

Today’s the last day to register for the NHD National Contest! If your entry on “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History” advanced to the National contest, complete your online registration by 11:59pm ET TONIGHT, May 19. Make sure to upload links for your project to be considered for showcases, complete medical and media release forms, and submit all project documents.

Questions? Email [email protected]. We can't wait to see you June 14-18 at the University of Maryland!