St. Mary’s County History Day Invites Students to Explore “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History”
Historic Sotterley, in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library and Maryland Humanities, announces the upcoming St. Mary’s County History Day, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Leonardtown branch of St. Mary’s County Library. This year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” challenges students to investigate pivotal moments in history, differing perspectives on those moments, and how they impacted the events that came after.
St. Mary’s County History Day is the district-level contest affiliated wit Maryland History Day and National History Day, offering students in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to conduct in-depth research and present their findings in one of five categories:
- Paper
- Exhibit
- Documentary
- Website
- Performance
Participants develop essential academic and real-world skills, including critical thinking, research, communication, and creativity. Winners from St. Mary’s County History Day have the opportunity to advance to the Maryland History Day competition on May 2, 2026.
Call for Special Awards Sponsors
To help celebrate and reward outstanding student achievement, Historic Sotterley is seeking special awards sponsors for the 2026 contest. Community organizations, businesses, and individuals are invited to support specific categories and recognize exceptional student work.
Those interested in sponsoring a special award may contact Katherine Humphries at edteam@sotterley.org for more information.
Important Information
Contest Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Deadline to Submit Project: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Theme: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History
Location: Leonardtown Public Library
St. Mary’s County History Day continues to provide opportunities for students to engage in history and social studies in the ways that are meaningful to them while strengthening critical skills. Historic Sotterley and its partners look forward to another year of exceptional scholarship and creativity. For more information about the contest for students, parents, and teachers, visit our site at https://tab.so/smchistoryday
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About Historic Sotterley
A National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO Site of Memory for the Routes of Enslaved Peoples, Sotterley is one of the oldest museums of its kind in the United States, with a history dating back to the turn of the 18th Century. Through the preservation of the site’s historic structures and natural environment and the use of powerful stories to educate and bring American history to life, the organization strives to foster a better understanding of our world today by providing a living link to America’s complex history and legacy of slavery.