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 Public History Trust, Buffalo History Museum and a generous donation by NYS 140th Assemblyman Bill Conrad, 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 Public History Trust, Buffalo History Museum and a generous donation by NYS 140th Assemblyman Bill Conrad, 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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2026 Contest Info
Buffalo History Museum
Date: Saturday March 7, 2026; 9am-2pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Location: Buffalo History Museum. 1 Museum Ct. Buffalo, NY 14216
Registration Deadline: Monday March 2, 2025 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: Buffalo History Museum. 1 Museum Ct. Buffalo, NY 14216
Registration Deadline: Monday March 2, 2025 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.
2026 Western New York History Day Contest Information
Regional Coordinator:
Marianne Dixon, MS Ed
Director, Office of School Leadership
728 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-816-3024
Fax: 716-851-3617
Email: [email protected]
Marianne Dixon, MS Ed
Director, Office of School Leadership
728 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-816-3024
Fax: 716-851-3617
Email: [email protected]
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2025 WNYHD Winners List
President Grover Cleveland's Grandson George Cleveland
Discusses the Merits of History Day
