
20th Annual Omaha District History Day Competition
The Durham Museum will host the 20th Annual Omaha District History Day Competition on Wednesday, March 10. Students in grades six through 12 will compete in various categories, including exhibits, documentaries, performances, historical papers and Web sites. The theme of the 2010 competition is “Innovation History” and there are more than 300 students from Douglas and Sarpy counties expected to compete. Entries placing first, second and third in their categories are eligible to compete at the state level contest at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebr. on April 17, 2010. First and second placed winners at the state level will have the opportunity to compete at the Kenneth E. Berhing National Contest at the University of Maryland from June 13-17, 2010. The contest, held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in various rooms at The Durham, is open to the public for viewing with regular admission. For questions concerning the History Day Competition, please contact Molly Gruber, Omaha District Coordinator, at (402)444-5027.




