The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, Buffalo, Erie County, NY Source: Library of Congress
2026 American History Bee
The 8th Annual American History Bee for 8th graders in Western New York. The event will take place at The Buffalo History Museum on Sunday May 3rd, 2026 at 2:00 pm, and is open to all eighth graders in the WNY area. Questions asked will be based on the current New York State curriculum.
Attached below is the applications for the event; pre-registration is required and space is limited. There are prizes and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and a trophy for the 1st place winner’s school and a pizza party for the winner’s class.
Please note applications are due by April 24th.
Encouraging our youth to engage in their studies is a worthwhile endeavor. We hope that you will help us make this event a success by encouraging your eighth grade students to participate.
Attached below is the applications for the event; pre-registration is required and space is limited. There are prizes and trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and a trophy for the 1st place winner’s school and a pizza party for the winner’s class.
Please note applications are due by April 24th.
Encouraging our youth to engage in their studies is a worthwhile endeavor. We hope that you will help us make this event a success by encouraging your eighth grade students to participate.
Contest Flyer and Application
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Donation Letter
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