Alameda County History Day
Local county contest for National History Day; students from Alameda County submit projects in February and compete at the county event on March 7, 2026.
Registration opens on February 3rd and closes on February 17th.
The 2026 Alameda History Day Competition will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Centerville Middle School in Fremont, CA.
Cost: $35 per student (fee due at contest -- Cash or Check ONLY)
How to Apply
- Register via online form
- Submit project materials by deadline
- Participate in county contest
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