Western New York History Day Partners and Sponsors
Western New York History Day would not be possible without our partners, sponsors and volunteers. We always say that History Day is not just a Day, It's An Experience, well this experience would not be possible without your help and support.
Canisius College
Consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the Northeast, Canisius is the premier private university in Western New York and one of 28 Jesuit, Catholic colleges in the nation. Founded in 1870 by German Jesuits, Canisius is named for St. Peter Canisius, a renowned Dutch educator and one of the original members of the Society of Jesus. What began in a single building in downtown Buffalo now consists of 37 buildings located on 72 acres in a residential neighborhood in North-Central Buffalo. We are a masters-level, comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional programs that are distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration and experiential learning opportunities that transform the mind and spirit. Canisius promotes the Jesuit principles of excellence, service and leadership through a broad range of learning experiences and a distinct core curriculum that is grounded in the liberal arts.
Buffalo History Museum
The Buffalo History Museum has been Western New York's premier historical organization since 1862. We are the keepers of the authentic stories that make our community unique. Our collections, exhibits, and programs tell the stories of the people, events, and movements that demonstrate Western New York's essential place in shaping American history.
From handwritten business ledgers to innovations marking industries, from folders of neighborhood photos to complete soldiers’ footlockers, by 1950 the Museum cataloged and safeguarded a vast array of treasures. Westward expansion, entertainment industrialization, immigration, transportation, presidents, military and social history are reflected in our collections and tie us to our nation’s story. In 2012, on our 150th Anniversary, we became known as The Buffalo History Museum. Today, we care for and share nearly half-million objects and their stories that characterize Western New York and draw national attention to our community.
From handwritten business ledgers to innovations marking industries, from folders of neighborhood photos to complete soldiers’ footlockers, by 1950 the Museum cataloged and safeguarded a vast array of treasures. Westward expansion, entertainment industrialization, immigration, transportation, presidents, military and social history are reflected in our collections and tie us to our nation’s story. In 2012, on our 150th Anniversary, we became known as The Buffalo History Museum. Today, we care for and share nearly half-million objects and their stories that characterize Western New York and draw national attention to our community.
Buffalo Presidential Center
The Buffalo Presidential Center is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization chartered by the State of New York to explore and share stories about Buffalo and Western New York’s historic and contemporary contributions to the U.S. Presidency and national affairs. For over a decade the BPC has presented more than 12 public programs a year including speakers’ series, panel discussions, historical reenactments and exhibitions to audiences throughout Western New York.
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
The TR Site is a unit of the National Park Service, the only NPS location in Western New York. Since its inception, the Site has been managed by a local board of trustees, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation, through a cooperative agreement with NPS. The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site preserves the home in Buffalo, New York, where Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States in 1901; promotes opportunities for the public to understand the historic events surrounding the inauguration; and fosters discussion of Roosevelt, his presidency, and his legacy.
At the TR Site, you are transported back to the excitement of Buffalo's heyday and the Pan-American Exposition, as well as the drama of September 1901. You can follow Roosevelt as he arrives in Buffalo, contemplates the major issues he will face, takes the oath of office and begins his presidency. Following a guided tour, you have the opportunity to learn from the past on your own and see how history is relevent in your life by considering the challanges and opportunities presented by the same issues today.
At the TR Site, you are transported back to the excitement of Buffalo's heyday and the Pan-American Exposition, as well as the drama of September 1901. You can follow Roosevelt as he arrives in Buffalo, contemplates the major issues he will face, takes the oath of office and begins his presidency. Following a guided tour, you have the opportunity to learn from the past on your own and see how history is relevent in your life by considering the challanges and opportunities presented by the same issues today.
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) consists of a Central Library, 8 branches in the City of Buffalo and 22 contract member libraries which operate 28 facilities outside the City of Buffalo. The libraries serve as centers of information, education, culture and entertainment for the residents of Erie County.
The Vision of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is to be deeply rooted in the community: promoting partnerships, fostering the development of a literate and informed citizenry through free and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational and informational resources, planning for the future, and making the most effective use of taxpayer funding.
The Vision of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is to be deeply rooted in the community: promoting partnerships, fostering the development of a literate and informed citizenry through free and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational and informational resources, planning for the future, and making the most effective use of taxpayer funding.
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is the largest in-land Naval Park in the country located on Buffalo’s Waterfront. This unique family destination features four decommissioned Naval vessels that served in a variety of military conflicts in our nation’s history.
Our goal at the Buffalo Naval Park is to foster a community of reverence and appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces.
HONOR. EDUCATE. I NSPIRE.
Our mission is to honor and recognize veterans, educate our youth on the importance of the sacrifices made by our veterans, and to inspire citizens and children with a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the freedoms that define our nation and way of life.
Our goal at the Buffalo Naval Park is to foster a community of reverence and appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces.
HONOR. EDUCATE. I NSPIRE.
Our mission is to honor and recognize veterans, educate our youth on the importance of the sacrifices made by our veterans, and to inspire citizens and children with a sense of patriotism and appreciation for the freedoms that define our nation and way of life.
Afro-Amercan Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier
The Association’s primary mission is “to preserve historical sources that pertain to Afro-Americans in Western New York and to promote research and scholarship that has to do with the life and history of Afro-Americans in New York State.” AAHANF conduct activities for the advancement of public knowledge by locating and preserving primary source materials pertaining to the history.
The AAHANF has saved and preserved historical records of local African American organizations and individuals. Our collections total over 600,000 pages of documents. All of our microfilmed collections are deposited at three locations: the Frank E. Merriweather Library William A. Miles Center for African and African-American Studies (1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208); the Butler Library Archives of SUNY College; and the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center, Buffalo State College. There is no charge for the use of those materials which are available for public use.
The AAHANF has saved and preserved historical records of local African American organizations and individuals. Our collections total over 600,000 pages of documents. All of our microfilmed collections are deposited at three locations: the Frank E. Merriweather Library William A. Miles Center for African and African-American Studies (1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208); the Butler Library Archives of SUNY College; and the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center, Buffalo State College. There is no charge for the use of those materials which are available for public use.
Western New York Library Resources Council
The Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) is a not-for-profit consortium of libraries and library systems serving six counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, and Orleans. WNYLRC is a member-driven organization that helps libraries build connections with each other, library users, and the larger community.
WNYLRC Principles
Community and Collaboration: Working together is more effective than working alone. When we come together as a community and work toward a common goal, we are better, stronger, and more likely to succeed.
Innovation: Creating value through positive change. New ideas, technologies, services, and programs need an incubator.
Education: Cultivating a culture of learning. New skills and knowledge create opportunities.
Connecting: Blurring boundaries. Building bridges requires facilitating connections among diverse groups.
Advocacy: Championing libraries. Securing support requires telling a compelling story.
WNYLRC Principles
Community and Collaboration: Working together is more effective than working alone. When we come together as a community and work toward a common goal, we are better, stronger, and more likely to succeed.
Innovation: Creating value through positive change. New ideas, technologies, services, and programs need an incubator.
Education: Cultivating a culture of learning. New skills and knowledge create opportunities.
Connecting: Blurring boundaries. Building bridges requires facilitating connections among diverse groups.
Advocacy: Championing libraries. Securing support requires telling a compelling story.
Western New York Heritage
The mission of the Western New York Heritage is to research, document, preserve and interpret all aspects of the heritage of the eight Western New York counties and to promote awareness of this heritage through the publication and dissemination of original research in Western New York Heritage Magazine and other media.
A contribution to our Annual Fund campaign is a great way to support our mission to celebrate and disseminate the rich heritage of our region. Your contribution will help support our efforts to collaborate with other cultural organizations in the region, provide outreach to our educational community, publish future monographs and special editions, and to expand our program offerings to the community.
A contribution to our Annual Fund campaign is a great way to support our mission to celebrate and disseminate the rich heritage of our region. Your contribution will help support our efforts to collaborate with other cultural organizations in the region, provide outreach to our educational community, publish future monographs and special editions, and to expand our program offerings to the community.
New York State History Day
National History Day, a year-long educational program sponsored in New York by the Fenimore Museum, 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.
