The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the Northwestern Wisconsin Regional National History Day competition on March 14.
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The event is an opportunity for middle school and high school students to do history by researching a topic of interest and then producing historical documentaries, exhibits, dramatic performances, websites or research papers based on the theme Turning Points in History.
The event will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Davies Center. UW-Eau Claire history students, graduate students and community members will be among those judging the entries. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium.
Organizers expect nearly 200 students in grades 6-12 to participate in the event, along with judges.