Dress your pet as their favorite historical figure and enter to earn them a chance to become 226 Bay State Road’s first ever mascot!

General Information:

On Giving Day (April 8th, 2026) vote to select the winner, who will be featured on special edition History Department merchandise. All friends, family, history buffs, and pet lovers are welcome to participate.

Click here to enter your submission!

How to Enter:

Upload a high-resolution image and supporting information to the submission form. Donating a historically significant amount to BU History is encouraged but not required. All entries must be received before April 8th, 2026 and will be vetted before posting. Images where animals appear uncomfortable will not be considered.

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  • Ginger, seen here as George the Purred, donated $17.83 to the History Department in honor of his lost colonies.

  • Ms. Ruby Dee, pictured as the Queen of Sheba, gifted $10, to mark the century when she may or may not have existed.

  • Bob, posing as Pancho Iguana, gave $19.16 to remember that time he invaded New Mexico.* * Disclaimer: This image generated by AI. Factual accuracy cannot be guaranteed and results may be misleading.