
Image: Logo for Ohio History Day | Theme: Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences
UPDATE: The 2022 Competition will now be VIRTUAL.
This website will be updated regularly with the latest information for teachers and students.
Welcome to the Region 1 Ohio History Day Contest Portal!
Region 1 Counties: Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, Wood
Important Info & Dates for the 2022 Contest:
- Registration opening: November 29, 2021
- Registration deadline: March 4, 2022
- Deadline for students to submit all materials: March 4, 2022
- Contest date: Saturday, March 19, 2022



Welcome Students!
We are excited to have you participating in the Region 1 competition for Ohio History Day.
Please use the information below to help you get started with your projects, and to find out more about registering.
UPDATE: The 2022 Competition will now be VIRTUAL.
Here's some information you might find helpful:
Important Dates
- Registration opening: November 29, 2021
- Registration deadline: March 4, 2022
- Deadline for students to submit all materials: March 4, 2022
- Contest date: Saturday March 19, 2022 -- This contest will now be VIRTUAL.
Registration
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Registration opens on November 29, 2021.
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Your teacher must be registered in order for you to register. Please wait to register until you're sure your teacher has already done so.
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If you have a group entry, you'll all need to link your accounts to the same project.
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How do I pay my $10.00 registration fee?
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Scholarship
- Credit Card
- Credit card payments are accepted through BGSU Cashnet. You do not need to include an invoice number if you are paying for yourself.
Welcome Teachers!
For teachers of students who will be participating this year, and for those of you considering participating this year or in the future, this page is for you!
UPDATE: The 2022 Competition will now be VIRTUAL.
Information & Resources
Attention! The NHD Rule Book and the Evaluation Rubrics have been revised for 2021. For a list of significant changes click here.
For more information and resources for teachers, see the Ohio History Connection's Educator Page.
Important Dates
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Registration opening: November 29, 2021
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Registration deadline: March 4, 2022
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Deadline for students to submit all materials: March 4, 2022
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Contest date: Saturday March 19, 2022 -- This contest will be VIRTUAL
Have Questions?
Please contact Kara Barr by email at kebarr@bgsu.edu for your Region 1 History Day questions.
How do I pay registration Fees?
Scholarship
Credit Card
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Credit card payments are accepted through BGSU Cashnet. When paying for multiple students by card, you must include an invoice number so that we know who you paid for. The invoice number is at the top right of your purchase order. For the student name field, put in your school name.
Welcome Judges!
Attention! The NHD Rule Book and the Evaluation Rubrics have been revised for 2021. For a list of significant changes click here.
UPDATE: The 2022 Competition will now be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, March 19, 2022
More information, including training materials, will be sent to registered judges in the weeks prior to regional contest. For more information on judging, testimonials from past judges, and tips on how to evaluate History Day Projects, visit the Ohio History Connection page for Judges.
Returning Judges
Please note that the NHD registration system is cleared after the National Contest each year. In order to sign-up for this year's contests you will need to create a NEW account and password.
All Judges register here.
Thank you so much for volunteering for our event!
What do volunteers do at History Day?
Since the 2022 contest is virtual, we do not have a need for volunteers this year. If you are interested, please consider signing up to be a judge!