Lydia Wilburn, a Northern Garrett Middle School (NGMS) student and state qualifier for National History Day, had the opportunity to participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Day on Capitol Hill. She joined other students from across the nation gathered for the 2023 National History Day Competition at College Park as they traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with their respective Congressional delegations.
Along with representatives from the Maryland Humanities Council and the NEH, Lydia shared with Congressmen and their staff the importance of humanities education in schools and its value to her as a student. This was a tremendous opportunity to see how government works and be a part of it as a future constituent.
Lydia had the opportunity to convene with the staff of Representative David Trone, Senator Benjamin Cardin, and Senator Chris Van Hollen and to meet Representative Trone as part of the day.
For additional information about National History Day, you may visit https://nhd.org/en/, or for more information about National Endowment for the Humanities, you may visit https://www.neh.gov/.
