The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 9th 10am-2pm at The Buffalo History Museum as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with keynote speaker Dr. Jolene Rickard of the Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan. There will also be cultural food sampling from Lorinda John and children’s activities provided by Catt Rez Beaders. Please RSVP here. Any questions can be sent… Continue Reading World Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
The American Mind: Frederick Douglass Dr. Joseph Fornieri- Rochester Institute of Technology August 12th , 2025 REGISTRATION BEGINS: 8:30 AM SEMINAR: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST About this seminar: One of the most influential African Americans in the nineteenth century, Douglass advocated for a number of causes, including the abolition of slavery. This seminar… Continue Reading Teaching American History Seminar – The American Mind: Frederick Douglass
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
The Buffalo History Museum's Resource Center 459 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us as we explore seldom-seen pieces of Buffalo history in our Resource Center with our collections team! Museum Members will get a sneak peek at how we store and care for more than 100,000 artifacts in our collection currently not on display. This members-only program is free for members. Become a member here Email… Continue Reading Behind the Scenes Tour
The Longshed at Canalside 44 Prime St., Buffalo, United States
Join all your friends and Junior History Buffs for a FREE! lesson about canals down at Canalside! Enjoy the interactive theater with folk stories about the Erie Canal with the Wondermakers and other hands-on activities in our new exhibit. Performances are 25-30 minutes long and will be at 10:15 and 11:15. This is a free… Continue Reading Junior History Buffs
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich history in more than a half-dozen exhibits, including “CONTINUUM: A HISTORY OF ERIE COUNTY” and “ICONS: THE MAKERS AND MOMENTS OF BUFFALO SPORTS.” And bring the kids for “Junior History Buffs” children’s programming from 10… Continue Reading M&T Third Friday
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Enjoy a concert on the back porch of the museum overlooking Mirror Lake. Play lawn games with friends. Satisfy your appetite with food and drinks from food trucks, a cash bar with local beers and wines, or complimentary snacks. Don’t miss a 20-year Buffalo tradition! This event is a 21 and over event and runs rain or… Continue Reading Party on the Portico – Letter to Elise featuring Tuesday Nite
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us for a powerful and necessary community conversation hosted by International Child Advancement (ICA). This in-person gathering is designed to deepen understanding, foster healing, and strengthen relationships between African and African American communities. We’ll reflect on the historical forces that have shaped our collective journey — from the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism to… Continue Reading Diaspora Dialogue: Healing Our History, Uniting for Future Impact
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Come enjoy a tour of the ground where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo, which in 1901 was the 8th largest city in the United States, hosted over 8 million people from around the world. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that could be experienced while visiting the… Continue Reading Pan-Am Walking Tour
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Exclusive Meet and Greet with the Artists 10:30AM to 12:30PM Come interact with the creators of Terrakwa: An Investigation of the Erie Canal and Connected Waterways. This unique exhibit encourages visitors to think about how the Erie Canal impacted people in the past and how it will continue to play a role in our communities in… Continue Reading Terrakwa Exhibit Meet and Greet
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a free program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. September's session… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
The Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us for a presentation given by author Brad Utter as he discusses his work regarding the Erie Canal. Brad L. Utter is the senior historian of transportation, agriculture, science, technology, and economics at the New York State Museum. Major exhibition and publication projects include Enterprising Waters: The History and Art New York’s Erie Canal… Continue Reading Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal
