Chicago Metro History Day 2024 will be an IN-PERSON contest.
Senior Division History Day (grades 9-12): March 2, 2024
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center East, 750 S Halsted, Chicago
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Junior Division History Day (grades 6-8): March 9, 2024
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark, Chicago
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Awards Ceremony: March 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Illinois State History Day: TBA
Bank of Springfield Center
1 Convention Center Plaza, Springfield
National History Day: June 9-13, 2024
University of Maryland College Park
GROUP DOCUMENTARY
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your documentary and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS (RWM)
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
DOCUMENTARY UPLOAD
You have the option of uploading a link to your video in your registration. This will not be used for judging; however, it may be used for administrative purposes (e.g., special awards) or project coaching. The link to the video should be housed on Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar private file sharing service. [Do not put the video on YouTube due to copyright restrictions.] Make sure that the file sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link may view" or equivalent setting so that it can be viewed by the public.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will present your documentary live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and your video on a flash drive. You will be given a presentation time at check-in. Please report to your presentation room a little early. When you are called into the room, hand your paperwork to your judges and load your documentary. When the judges signal that they are ready for you, show your film. Afterward, the judges will ask a few questions. If you are able to leave your flash drive with the judges afterward, that's helpful, but not required.
Group project: Only one member of your group needs to complete this step.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
GROUP EXHIBIT
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your exhibit and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS (RWM)
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
EXHIBIT INSTRUCTIONS
Exhibit students will bring their PHYSICAL (not digital) exhibit to the in-person contest. We no longer offer a virtual exhibit option.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will present your exhibit live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and your exhibit. You will be given an entry number at check-in. Go to the exhibit room and find the table with that entry number. Set up your entry in that space before judging begins, with the Required Written Materials in front of your project. You will also receive an interview time slot. Arrive a little early before your interview is scheduled to begin. After your interview, you are finished until it is time to take down your project.
Group project: Only one member of your group needs to complete this step.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details.
If your project requires electricity or floor space, please indicate your needs on the next screen. If electricity is required, we will try to place your project near an outlet. (Bring your own extension cord.)
GROUP PERFORMANCE
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your performance and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS (RWM)
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
PERFORMANCE UPLOAD
You have the OPTION of uploading a link to a video of your performance in your registration. THIS WILL NOT BE USED FOR JUDGING; however, it may be used for administrative purposes (e.g., special awards), project coaching, or in case of unexpected illness. The link to the video should be housed on Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar private file sharing service. [Do not put the video on YouTube.] Make sure that the file sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link may view" or equivalent setting so that it can be viewed by the public.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will perform live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and any props/costumes. You will be given a presentation time at check-in. Please report to your presentation room a little early. When you are called into the room, hand your paperwork to your judges and set up your props. When the judges signal that they are ready for you, you may begin. Afterward, the judges will ask a few questions.
Group project: Only one member of your group needs to complete this step.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
GROUP WEBSITE
Website lockout is February 21 at 9:00 p.m. Please make sure that all edits to your website are completed prior to this deadline, as you will not be able to make changes to your site after lockout has occurred.
Your process paper and annotated bibliography must be uploaded as a PDF within your website.
Please provide your Site Key for your website below. These can be found in NHDWebCentral on the screen that appears when you log in. If the URL for your project is https://27476682.NHDWebCentral.org, the site key will be the eight digit number portion of that URL (in this case, 27476682).
Your judges will view your website in advance and interview you on the day of the competition. You will receive your interview time at check-in.
Group project: Only one member of your group needs to complete this step.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your documentary and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
DOCUMENTARY UPLOAD
You have the option of uploading a link to your video in your registration. This will not be used for judging; however, it may be used for administrative purposes (e.g., special awards) or project coaching. The link to the video should be housed on Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar private file sharing service. [Do not put the video on YouTube due to copyright restrictions.] Make sure that the file sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link may view" or equivalent setting so that it can be viewed by the public.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will present your documentary live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and your video on a flash drive. You will be given a presentation time at check-in. Please report to your presentation room a little early. When you are called into the room, hand your paperwork to your judges and load your documentary. When the judges signal that they are ready for you, show your film. Afterward, the judges will ask a few questions. If you are able to leave your flash drive with the judges afterward, that's helpful, but not required.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
INDIVIDUAL EXHIBIT
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your exhibit and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS (RWM)
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
EXHIBIT INSTRUCTIONS
Exhibit students will bring their PHYSICAL (not digital) exhibit to the in-person contest. We no longer offer a virtual exhibit option.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will present your exhibit live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and your exhibit. You will be given an entry number at check-in. Go to the exhibit room and find the table with that entry number. Set up your entry in that space before judging begins, with the Required Written Materials in front of your project. You will also receive an interview time slot. Arrive a little early before your interview is scheduled to begin. After your interview, you are finished until it is time to take down your project.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details.
If your project requires electricity or floor space, please indicate your needs on the next screen. If electricity is required, we will try to place your project near an outlet. (Bring your own extension cord.)
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
All entries will be evaluated LIVE at our IN-PERSON regional competition. You may continue to revise your performance and required written materials between registration and the regional contest. Judges will evaluate the version that is brought to the competition.
REQUIRED WRITTEN MATERIALS (RWM)
Please combine your written materials into a single PDF file IN THIS ORDER:
- title page
- process paper
- annotated bibliography
Upload these materials in the Written Materials field below before the registration deadline.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR RWM UPLOAD DUE TO AN "ENTRY ID" ERROR , YOU MAY EMAIL THE FILE TO HISTORYDAY@CHICAGOHISTORY.ORG -- WE WILL HELP YOU UPLOAD IT. EMAIL IT AS AN ATTACHMENT (we may not be able to open a school Google share link).
PERFORMANCE UPLOAD
You have the OPTION of uploading a link to a video of your performance in your registration. THIS WILL NOT BE USED FOR JUDGING; however, it may be used for administrative purposes (e.g., special awards), project coaching, or in case of unexpected illness. The link to the video should be housed on Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar private file sharing service. [Do not put the video on YouTube.] Make sure that the file sharing settings are set to "anyone with the link may view" or equivalent setting so that it can be viewed by the public.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CONTEST
You will perform live at the in-person contest. Bring three printed copies of your Required Written Materials and any props/costumes. You will be given a presentation time at check-in. Please report to your presentation room a little early. When you are called into the room, hand your paperwork to your judges and set up your props. When the judges signal that they are ready for you, you may begin. Afterward, the judges will ask a few questions.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
INDIVIDUAL WEBSITE
Website lockout is February 21 at 9:00 p.m. Please make sure that all edits to your website are completed prior to this deadline, as you will not be able to make changes to your site after lockout has occurred.
Your process paper and annotated bibliography must be uploaded as a PDF within your website.
Please provide your Site Key for your website below. These can be found in NHDWebCentral on the screen that appears when you log in. If the URL for your project is https://27476682.NHDWebCentral.org, the site key will be the eight digit number portion of that URL (in this case, 27476682).
Your judges will view your website in advance and interview you on the day of the competition. You will receive your interview time at check-in.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.
PAPER
Please upload your
- title page
- process paper
- paper (including any endnotes or appendices, if applicable)
- annotated bibliography
as a single PDF in the Paper field below before the registration deadline.
Leave the Link field BLANK.
Judges will read your paper in advance and interview you on the day of the competition. You will receive your interview time at check-in.
See the full CMHD Registration Instructions for more details. Ignore the electrical outlet question.