On February 19 Professors Tom Carney and Betsy Nix were introduced to the next generation of historians at Mt. Royal Elementary/Middle School. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8  had researched a wide range of historical topics as competitors in the first round of National History Day.  Dr. Carney and Dr. Nix joined other professors, teachers, politicians and community members to judge dozens of exhibits, documentaries, websites and performances that addressed this year’s theme of Leadership and Legacy. Eighteen projects from Mt. Royal will advance to the regional stage, and the national finals will be held in June in College Park.

More and more schools are participating in National History Day. This was the first year for Mt. Royal and Waverly Elementary here in Baltimore. If you love history, volunteer to judge.