National History Day

Breaking Barriers in History

Breaking Barriers in History

Women played an active role in American history. Explore women who broke barriers and the events that impacted our nation.

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Biographies

Harriet Tubman escaped enslavement and helped others reach freedom.

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first American woman to receive a medical degree.

Elizabeth Blackwell

Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century.

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta

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Check Out Past Projects!

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A National History Day documentary by Mia Lazar, Blacksburg High School. Winner of the Women's History prize in the senior division, 2018.

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When Compromise is Unacceptable

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A National History Day performance by Catherine Boyette, Grace Amantea, and Laura Shelton, Henderson Middle School. The performance won the Women's History prize in 2018.

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The 1977 National Women's Conference

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A National History Day documentary by Parker Beverly, Pensacola High School, 2017.

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Margaret Chase Smith