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May 8, 2008
All Illinois History Exposition
Prairie Capitol Convention Center

Project Set-up: 8:00-10:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremony & Superior Paper Awards: 10:30 a.m.

Judging: 10:30-1:00 p.m.

Public Viewing of Exhibits: 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Exhibit Room Closed: 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Awards Ceremony: 2:45-3:30 p.m.

For information on local history fairs please click on one of the images.

History fair projects fill the Oglesby Washington Junior High School gym.

What is a History Fair?

The Illinois History Fair is an education program that offers students four different project categories to enter research projects on state and local history. There are numerous reasons why your students and school will benefit from researching and writing about Illinois' history. Getting started is easy. First locate your regional fair, date, and coordinator. The next step is to consider attending a teacher workshop. Special awards for students are presented at both the regional fairs and the Illinois History Expo. Students may also research history fair topics for National History Day in College Park, Maryland.

View the Goals and Standards of the Illinois Learning Standards that are addressed by participation in the history fairs and Statewide Expo.

If you are interested in being a Judge for the History Fair please contact Pete Harbison at (217) 782-2981 or Email Pete.

Exhibits from the 2007
Illinois History Expo