One of Buffalo’s least remembered yet most historically significant heroes was Major General Bennet C. Riley. He served in the U.S. Army for 40 years from the War of 1812… Continue Reading Happy Hour History: The Life and Times of Bennet Riley
The Buffalo Civil War Round Table is pleased to be presenting Dr. Jennifer M. Murray at the Buffalo History Museum, on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Murray is… Continue Reading Civil War Roundtable
Wednesday July 2, 2025, 6-8PM Enjoy a drink and a small tour of our exhibits related to electricity. Learn more about two Americans whose inventive contributions have affected the entire… Continue Reading Happy Hour History – Edison & Tesla: The Myths vs. the Truth
Come join the Waterway of Change for a free book club down at Canalside! “Wedding of the Waters” by Peter Bernstein (available in the Museum Gift Shop!) shows a glimpse… Continue Reading Waterway of Change Book Club
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,… Continue Reading Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal
The Buffalo Civil War Round Table is pleased to be presenting Dr. Chris Mackowski at the Buffalo History Museum, on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm. Dr. Mackowski is author… Continue Reading Civil War Roundtable