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National History Bee

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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About the competition

The National History Bee is a quiz-based competition where students answer questions related to history from all eras and regions of the world. The competition promotes historical knowledge and critical thinking.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 30000
  • Cost: $49 for Regionals, $155 for Nationals
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Competition Format: Exam
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Students compete in regional events, then advance to the National Championships, which are held annually in Arlington, VA. Top students may also qualify for the International History Olympiad.
Open to high school students in the U.S.
Trophies, medals, and national recognition for historical knowledge
Students compete in regional events, then advance to the National Championships, which are held annually in Arlington, VA. Top students may also qualify for the International History Olympiad.
1. Register and participate in regional events. 2. Qualify for Nationals by finishing in the top 50%. 3. Winners can compete internationally in the History Olympiad.
Quiz materials, history study guides
Based on historical knowledge, accuracy, speed in buzzing, and depth of understanding across a range of historical topics.

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