McKinley Monument, Niagara Square, Buffalo, Erie County, NY Source: Library of Congress
Western New York History Day
What is WNY History Day?
Western New York History Day, a year-long educational program proudly sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Council of Social Studies (NFCSS) , New York State 250th Commission and New York Public History Trust, it encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. After selecting a historical topic that relates to an annual theme, students conduct extensive research by using libraries, archives, museums, and oral history interviews. They analyze and interpret their findings, draw conclusions about their topics' significance in history, and create final projects that present their work. These projects can be entered into a series of competitions, from the local to the national level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.
Western New York History Day, a year-long educational program proudly sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Council of Social Studies (NFCSS) , New York State 250th Commission and New York Public History Trust, it encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. After selecting a historical topic that relates to an annual theme, students conduct extensive research by using libraries, archives, museums, and oral history interviews. They analyze and interpret their findings, draw conclusions about their topics' significance in history, and create final projects that present their work. These projects can be entered into a series of competitions, from the local to the national level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educators.
WNY History Day Partners and Sponsors
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2027 Contest Info
Date: Saturday March 6, 2027; 9am-2pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Location: West Seneca West Senior H.S.. 3330 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY 14224
Registration Deadline: Monday March 1, 2027 4pm
(Historical Paper and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: FREE Thanks to our Sponsors!!
Entry Limitations: Top 5 entries in each category from each School District.
Location: West Seneca West Senior H.S.. 3330 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY 14224
Registration Deadline: Monday March 1, 2027 4pm
(Historical Paper and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: FREE Thanks to our Sponsors!!
Entry Limitations: Top 5 entries in each category from each School District.
2027 Western New York History Day Contest Information
Regional Coordinators:
Marianne Dixon and Dave Howson
New York Public History Trust
8555 Main Street
Suite 1776
Buffalo, NY 14221
Email: [email protected]
Marianne Dixon and Dave Howson
New York Public History Trust
8555 Main Street
Suite 1776
Buffalo, NY 14221
Email: [email protected]
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2026 WNYHD Winners List
President Grover Cleveland's Grandson George Cleveland
Discusses the Merits of History Day
