The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo, Erie County, NY Source: Library of Congress
Buffalo Public Schools History Day
What is History Day?
Buffalo Public Schools History Day, a year-long educational program sponsored by the Buffalo Public Schools Department of Social Studies and the Buffalo History Museum, 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.
Buffalo Public Schools History Day, a year-long educational program sponsored by the Buffalo Public Schools Department of Social Studies and the Buffalo History Museum, 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.
Buffalo History Museum
2026 BPS History Day Information and Registration
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2025 Contest Information
Date: February 13, 2026
Location: Buffalo History Museum
Registration Deadline: Friday February 6th.
(Paper, Documentary and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: None
Entry Limitations: 5 entries per category, per school
Location: Buffalo History Museum
Registration Deadline: Friday February 6th.
(Paper, Documentary and Web Site entries are also due at this time)
Registration Fee: None
Entry Limitations: 5 entries per category, per school
Contest Coordinator:
W. Charles Brandy
Director of Social Studies
51 Ontario Street
Room 330
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: 716-816-3093
Email: [email protected]
W. Charles Brandy
Director of Social Studies
51 Ontario Street
Room 330
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: 716-816-3093
Email: [email protected]
