TN History Day

Tennessee History Day is an educational program that challenges students to discover history for themselves! Coordinated by the Tennessee Historical Society.

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THD/THS is deeply saddened to share that director emerita Ann Toplovich passed away May 25, 2024. https://t.co/9pZfVMnQYQ

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Important! The National History Day evaluation forms have been revised! Use the following links to view the new forms and a summary of the changes:
https://t.co/7SmSmw65wv
https://t.co/li2DhJ2Wls

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New year, new theme! National History Day's theme for the 2022 contest is "Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, and Consequences." Have you started thinking about what your topic will be? #nhd2022

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Congratulations to Krishnav and his educator Amber Colvin from Lausanne Collegiate School on his project "Jo Ann Allen Boyce and the Story of the Clinton 12" which was selected for the NHD Virtual Documentary Showcase!
https://t.co/VlD2njVIpx

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Congratulations to Alicia, Jackie, and their educator Jackie Zigelsky from Summit High School on their project "Man to Martyr: How Ruben Salazar Communicated a Movement" which was selected for the NHD Virtual Exhibit Showcase! #NHD2021 https://t.co/6ihx3BaNSo

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Congratulations to Bergen, Annie, and their educator Nicole Whitecotton from Clayton-Bradley Academy on their project “Harriet Tubman and the Secret Code of the Underground Railroad” which was selected for the NHD Virtual Performance Showcase! #NHD2021 https://t.co/tjZVFxKYxp

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Special thanks to all of those who have attended or watched the Discover Tennessee History Webinar sessions during the 2020-21 school year. Don’t forget to take the survey to help us plan for next year! https://t.co/B594CtyDHV

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Calling all educators! We are partnering with Teaching with Primary Sources - MTSU this summer to present a four-part webinar series for professional development. Come join us in July to learn about Tennessee History Day and you might be eligible for a $50 stipend!

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Please join us TONIGHT at 5pm CT/6pm ET for our 2021 Annual Membership Meeting! Dr. Marjorie Spruill will speak on the new edition of her book, One Woman, One Vote: Rediscovering the Woman Suffrage Movement.

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We will be kicking off "Tennessee 101: The Civil War Years in Tennessee" with Dr. Carole Bucy next Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 5:30 pm CT / 6:30 pm ET!

To sign up for this FREE lecture, and others, visit the link below:
https://t.co/JqBZ80sfRi

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THANK YOU to all of our #tennesseehistoryday2021 participants! Virtual High Five! Judging is happening right now. Be sure to tune into the Awards Ceremony this Sat., Apr., 10th, 2021 at 4 pm CT / 5 pm ET. Information on accessing the ceremony will be sent out later this week.

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Students: When you complete your registration waivers, you should see a notification that says “waivers accepted” in green.

Educators: The green dollar bill indicates a paid registration fee. Thumbs up indicates your student has completed their waivers.

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REMINDER: The deadline is coming up quickly! You must RE-UPLOAD your REVISED documentary or performance recording to SmugMug. If you do not re-upload the link your performance or documentary cannot be judged.

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REMINDER: The deadline to register for the state competition is this Friday, March 19th, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET. Please upload your REVISED work by this deadline to ensure your participation at the state competition.

To register, visit:
https://t.co/nh7B9NrNYp

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Our regional competitions are coming to a close this week with the East and West Tennessee Awards Ceremonies.

As we look forward to the State Contest, remember the deadline to register is Fri., Mar. 19, 2021!

State Contest Page:
https://t.co/mtAXIuaLVt

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TONIGHT IS THE FINAL LECTURE OF THE FIRST SECTION IN OUR TN 101 SERIES!
Tune in tonight, March 2, 2021, at 5:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM ET to watch.

To sign up for FREE tickets, visit:
https://t.co/NFQVRl7dby

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Arrested Development, an early 90s Atlanta-based hip hop collective, took listeners on a spiritual journey through the creation of their hit song, “Tennessee.”

To learn more, visit:
https://t.co/j0AYCNBrj9

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Our fifth FREE Tennessee 101 Lecture Series premieres tonight, February 23, 2021, at 5:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM ET.

Tonight's lecture will focus on "Early Tennessee".

To sign up, visit:
https://t.co/x9fxzWH9I7

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As the snow starts to melt, we are remembering some of the coldest and snowiest days in Tennessee history.

This excellent article, written by @knoxmercury, reviews some of the more memorable Tennessee cold weather events.

https://t.co/bAa2GNvVG4

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THS seeks to continue sharing specific Black history stories integral to the history of Tennessee.

Today, we are sharing about the life of Jane, an enslaved woman who was put on trial for the murder of her “master”, William Ballingera.

Access here:
https://t.co/ESedIFr7NO