A student may participate in the research, preparation, and presentation of only one project or entry each year. An historical paper, individual exhibit, individual media, or individual performance must be the work of only 1 student. A group exhibit, group media presentation, or group performance must be the work of 2 to 3 students. All students in a group project or entry must be involved in the research and interpretation of the group's topic. Entries or projects submitted for judging at a district history day must be researched and developed during the year that begins following National History Day each June.
Students are responsible for the research, design, and development of their entries or projects.
Students may receive reasonable help in carrying and placing props and projects. Students are responsible for supplying all props and equipment at district, state and national events. Slide projectors and screens and VCRs for the VHS format only and monitors are provided for the media category or format only. Computer presentations are considered in the media category, and students must bring their own computer to the district, state or national event. Students should be prepared by bringing their own extension cords if needed for exhibits or performances.