History-based Programs for Schools

National History Day® in North Carolina

This project-based learning program is designed to inspire historical inquiry in middle and high school students. It has an optional competition component allowing students to showcase their work at the regional, state, and national levels.

The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans

This one-man performance elevates the stories of Black freedom fighters and veterans with North Carolina connections who have engaged in over 400 years of a struggle for freedom, liberty, and equality.

Tar Heel Junior Historian Association

This free program from the NC Museum of History empowers 4th-12th grade students to discover local and state history—in an active, hands-on way!