📅 Dates

  • Hackathon Duration: May 23 – May 31, 2025

  • Kickoff & Theme Reveal: May 23, 2025

  • Workshops & Mentorship: May 24–29, 2025

  • Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Final Presentations & Recognition: May 31, 2025

👥 Eligibility

  • Open to middle and high school students (grades 6–12)

  • No coding experience required — all skill levels welcome

  • Teams of 1 to 4 students

  • All participants must register before May 23, 2025

🖥️ Project and Submission Requirements

  • Create a website focused on a real historical event, person, or movement

  • Projects must be original, thoughtfully designed, and historically accurate

  • Include at least 3 reliable sources (cited clearly on your site)

  • Submit the following:

    • A public link to your hosted website (e.g., GitHub Pages, Netlify)

    • A 100–200 word project description explaining your topic and approach

    • A list of team members and their roles

  • Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM

🧑‍⚖️ Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

Category Details
Historical Accuracy Content is factually correct and based on reliable sources
Creativity & Impact Unique presentation of a meaningful historical story
Design & Accessibility Clean, engaging design that's easy to navigate for all users
Technical Execution Functionality and code quality (HTML, CSS, JavaScript where applicable)
Theme Relevance Strong connection to Hackstory’s mission: Code the Past. Shape the Future.
 

Recognitions will be given to outstanding projects during the final showcase on May 31, 2025.