The Durham Museum to Host the Annual History Day Competition

The Durham Museum will host the 27th Annual Omaha District History Day Competition on
Wednesday, March 1 (Juniors) and Thursday, March 2 (Seniors), 2017. Students in grades 6th through 12th will
compete in various categories, including exhibits, documentaries, performances, historical papers and websites.
This year, in honor of the sesquicentennial celebration of Nebraska statehood, Douglas and Sarpy county 4th
graders will also be participating in the exhibit category.
The theme for the 2017 competition is “Taking a Stand in History” and more than 300 students from Douglas and
Sarpy counties are expected to compete. Entries placing first, second, third and fourth in their categories are
eligible to compete at the state level contest at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebr. on April 8, 2017.
First and second placed winners at the state level will have the opportunity to compete at the Kenneth E. Berhing
National Contest in College Park, Maryland from June 11-15, 2017. The contest, held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in various
rooms at The Durham, is open to the public for viewing with regular admission.
For questions concerning the Omaha History Day Competition, please contact Carrie Meyer, Director of Curatorial
and Education Services, at The Durham Museum at 402-444-5071.