E komo mai to Hawaiʻi History Day Resources pages for teachers, students, and judges. In these pages you can find more information about our program and how to participate. You can also learn about different research strategies, as well as various pedagogical tools for teaching history with a variety of age groups.

​These general resources are a good place to start for anyone interested in Hawai’i History Day. Through the links below, you will find information on our 2025-2026 History Day theme. Check back here regularly to keep up to date, as we will be updating this section with new information!

General Resources

2026-2027 Theme Resources
This year, the theme for History Day is “Innovation in History.” For more details on the theme for this year, see the 2025–2026 theme description.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Project Evaluation Forms​

Hawaiʻi History Day is a program of the Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, an independent non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation. Established in 1973, our mission is to enrich lives, broaden perspectives, and strengthen communities through the public humanities.
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