Search New York State History Day: Why Participate? - Teachers   Contest Rules   Annual Theme   Getting Started   How to Run a School Contest   Classroom Resources   Outreach Services   Home can't read it? click here for a new image		Home     News     Contest     Teachers     Students     Parents     Staff     Contact Us     Store The Annual History Day Theme Each year the National History Day office selects a broad theme for the History Day contest. Students may choose any topic related to local, regional, national, or world history, as long as his or her research and conclusions clearly relate to the theme. Judges look for evidence that the theme has been adequately addressed in all History Day projects. Theme information for the current year is included below.   2009 Theme Sheet Now Available! The 2009 Theme Sheet provides a quick overview the coming year's History Day theme, which is The Individual in History. It is a must-read for everyone involved in New York State History Day. Click here to download the 2009 Theme Sheet (PDF file, 130 KB) The 2009 Theme Book will be available for download in late summer. For the latest information on the National History Day Annual Theme, visit the NHD website at: http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/Themes.htm