Before You Begin:
Read the rulebook.
Get to know the theme. Download theme book.
Understand how you will be evaluated (select from the options below):
Investigate the five types of projects:
- View Exhibit Examples (Google Folders)
- Examine Documentary Examples (YouTube)
- Open Website Examples (Google Doc with links)
- Watch Performance Examples and read Performance Documents (YouTube)
- Read Paper Examples (Google Folder)
Choose the perfect topic:
Write an effective thesis statement:
How To Do Research:
Quality research is at the heart of a good NHD project! When researching you should ensure you have both primary and secondary sources, your sources offer multiple perspectives, and your sources are varied.
Some online resources you may find helpful:
- Eastern Kentucky University Digital Collections
- Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
- Kentucky Historical Society
- The Library of Congress
- Morehead State University Digital Archives
- Murray State Jackson Purchase Digital Archives
- NHD Advising Resources
- University of Kentucky Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History
- University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center
- University of Louisville Special Collections
What is your NHDKY Region?
2025 Contest Dates
2025 Contest Dates
Region 1 - Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus - Saturday, 3/8/2025
Region 2 & 3 - University of Louisville - Saturday, 3/15/2025
Region 4 - Eastern Kentucky University - Saturday, 3/1/2025
Region 5 - Morehead State University - Saturday, 3/29/2025
Region 6 - Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland Campus - Friday, 3/21/2025
Affiliate Contest - Kentucky Historical Society - Saturday, 4/26/25