Do you want to find more primary sources? Are you curious about archives? Would you like help reading old papers? Research Days can help!
Research and Library Days are held throughout the state at Historical Societies, Museums, and Libraries. Depending on the session, they’ll cover topic selection, research process, and help you find specific sources. Many of the host sites are also good places to look for topics or inspiration early on in the process. Check out the table below for locations and dates, and go the host site website for more details!

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Chronicling America: Historical Newspapers for National History Day | September 15, 2022, 1:00 pm | Virtual | Explore the frontier and learn to use Chronicling America, a freely-available collection of historic American newspapers at the Library of Congress for research in this year’s National History Day theme “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” |
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Howard County Library System, Maximize Your History Day Research | September 22, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075 | Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet history day judges, recent winners, and learn strategies to locate sources. |
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Howard County Library System, Maximize Your History Day Research | October 1, 2022, 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Savage Branch, 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723 |
Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet History Day judges and learn strategies to locate sources, then hear about statewide and local resources to help you on your NHD journey. Registration required, parents welcome. |
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Howard County Library System, Maximize Your History Day Research | October 10, 2022, 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD 21042 |
Ages: 11-17, parents and guardians. Registration required. Please only register your student. Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet History Day judges and learn strategies to locate sources, then hear about statewide and local resources to help you on your NHD journey. |
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Howard County Library System, National History Day Topic Development | October 13, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075 | Assigned a History Day project? Not sure about a topic? Join us for a workshop that delves into a wide selection of topics that fit the theme of Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas, through multiple lenses. Learn how to sculpt your topic to reveal its compelling human story. |
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Howard County Library System, Maximizing Your History Day Research | October 20, 2022, 6:00 – 7:30 pm | East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 | Need help getting started on your National History Day Project? Join our area experts in the field for an in-person/online hybrid class to learn research tips and tools to make your project a success. Registration required. |
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Howard County Library System, National History Day Thesis Workshop | October 20, 2022, 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Elkridge Branch, 6540 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075 | A solid thesis is the foundation for any NHD project. Explore the theme Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Discuss ways to evolve a topic into a working thesis, then into a blueprint for an argument that examines the significance of an historical topic in relation to this year’s theme. |
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Howard County Library System, National History Day (NHD) – Drop In & Group Workspace (grades 6-12) |
October 24, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
November 8, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia MD 21044 |
Grades 6-12. Drop in. Drop in for a space to work with your group on your National History Day (NHD) project. Ask questions and receive help from an NHD judge. Get help with research, topic development, thesis writing and more! Email central.teens@hclibrary.org with questions. |
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National History Day Student Research Appointment at the Maryland Center for History and Culture | By Appointment | 610 Park Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201 |
Explore the library catalog of the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see what resources they offer. Found something related to your topic? Schedule an appointment with their staff to view Special Collections items in person. Research appointments are free for all students! To learn more about researching for NHD at the Maryland Center for History and Culture visit their NHD page. |
Register for a Research Appointment |