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) , Buffalo History Museum, Canisius College and the John A. and Mary Clare Ward Family Foundation 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) , Buffalo History Museum, Canisius College and the John A. and Mary Clare Ward Family Foundation 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.
2023 Contest Info

Science Hall at Canisius College
Date: Saturday March 11, 2023; 9am-2pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Location: Canisius College, Science Hall
Registration Deadline: Friday March 3, 2023
(Historical Paper and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: $10
Entry Limitations: Top 5 entries in each category from each School District.
Location: Canisius College, Science Hall
Registration Deadline: Friday March 3, 2023
(Historical Paper and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: $10
Entry Limitations: Top 5 entries in each category from each School District.
2023 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: mdixon@buffaloschools.org
Marianne Dixon, MS Ed
Director, Office of School Leadership
728 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-816-3024
Fax: 716-851-3617
Email: mdixon@buffaloschools.org

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2022 WNYHD Winners List

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