Sunday, July 26, 2026

6th grader Matthew Davies-Venn is excited about NHD National Contest

When asked what he’s most excited about for Nationals, 6th grader Matthew Davies-Venn replied, "I’m especially excited about competing with other individuals from different states and U.S. territories, watching their documentaries and learning about their projects.

I’m also looking forward to collecting all the pins, the parade and the exciting museum trips that my teacher has planned for our group."


The Historical League is proud to support the National History Day program.








Saturday, July 25, 2026

Happy Parent Appreciation Day!


 National History Day Arizona comments, "Behind every NHD student is a parent or guardian offering encouragement, support, and plenty of rides to libraries, museums, interviews, competitions, and late-night project work.

Thank you for cheering on your students through every stage of the research process. Your time, patience, and support help make their discoveries—and their success—possible.
Today, we celebrate the parents and families who help inspire the next generation of historians!"
The Historical League is a proud supporter of this program.




Thursday, July 23, 2026

Bashas "Your Arizona hometown Grocer"

 The story of Bashas', ‘Your Arizona hometown grocer,’ started when Lebanese immigrants Najeeb and Najeeby Basha opened a general store in Ray, Arizona, in 1910. azcentral. Full story: bit.ly/4ppqqvn

Listen to Eddie Basha tell his story when he was honored as 2001 Arizona Historymaker https://historicalleague.org/historymakers/eddie-basha/


Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Thank you from Ruhi Rane NHDAZ student

Dear NHD AZ team,

 

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your support throughout my National History Day journey. It meant so much to me to have your encouragement and guidance as I worked on my project and had the opportunity to represent our state at Nationals.

 

Going to Nationals was an incredible experience that I will always cherish and remember. I learned so much, not just about history and research, but also about presenting my work, meeting students from around the country, and challenging myself to do my best. None of this would have been possible without the support of the state team.

 

Thank you for all the time, effort, and care you put into helping students like me succeed. I am truly grateful for everything you do.

 

Thank you again!

Sincerely,  Ruhi Rane 


Where was Ruhi Rane at award ceremonies? She gave an award-winning performance and received the Special Award in category Latino American History. Then NHD teacher Stacey Trepanier accepted her award.
Ruhi was off on another adventure . . . Speech and Debate Conference, Richmond, Virginia. One busy and talented girl!!
Title of her performance "Voices of the Vineyards: El Teatro Campesino and the Rise of the Farm Workers Movement".