BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Buffalo History Museum - ECPv6.15.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Buffalo History Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://buffalohistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Buffalo History Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250418T143814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154554Z UID:38225-1757154600-1757160000@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Pan-Am Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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 fair.  Start at the Buffalo History Museum\, which is the only structure from the exposition that is still standing\, and walk along streets of Buffalo where stadiums\, buildings\, fountains\, and waterways once gave visitors strange\, exotic and dramatic entertainment. \nThe tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.  The cost is $20 ($10 for members) and includes a souvenir map guide.  The tour begins at The Buffalo History Museum at 10:30 AM. The tour takes place rain or shine (no rain date)\, so dress for the weather. \nPurchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. \nPurchase Tickets Here URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/pan-am-walking-tour/2025-09-06/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/250417_PanAmWalkingTour_socialmedia-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250816T161309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T155411Z UID:45954-1757154600-1757161800@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Terrakwa Exhibit Meet and Greet DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Meet and Greet with the Artists \n10:30AM to 12:30PM \nCome 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 the future. \nThis opportunity is being offered September 6\, October 4\, November 1 and December 6 and is included with Museum Admission. \n  \n\n  URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/terrakwa-exhibit-tour/2025-09-06/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T123000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250725T143136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T152946Z UID:42267-1757415600-1757421000@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Memory Cafe DESCRIPTION: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 will be from 10 to 12PM and includes lunch and coffee. \nPlease RSVP here \n\n  URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/memory-cafe-4-2025-09-09/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250813T183735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T195038Z UID:44122-1757527200-1757534400@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Book Talk with Brad Utter on the Erie Canal DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation given by author Brad Utter as he discusses his work regarding the Erie Canal. \nBrad 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 in honor of the canal’s bicentennial. He also co-authored The Motorcycle Industry in New York State\, Second Edition. Current research projects include work on 19th century fire engine manufacturing in New York State\, and various aspects of the New York State canal system. Prior to this appointment Utter served as director of the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center in Waterford\, New York for several years. \nTickets are $12 and free for members. Purchase your tickets HERE URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/book-talk-with-bratt-utter-on-the-erie-canal/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250910-Enterprising-Waters_web-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250412T190409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T190409Z UID:38114-1757611800-1757617200@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis members-only program is free for members. Become a member here \nEmail our Membership and Volunteer Coordinator\, Kara Purpura\, at kpurpura@buffalohistory.org to learn more about how to become a member and/or register. \nSpace is limited—only 12 spots per tour. Pre-registration is required! URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-6/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum’s Resource Center\, 459 Forest Ave\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States CATEGORIES:Members Exclusive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TBHM_BTST_Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250813T183850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T143011Z UID:44124-1758132000-1758139200@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Places in Buffalo & WNY Book Launch with author Rick Falkowski DESCRIPTION:Come get a first glimpse of Rick Falkowski’s new book Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY: Information About Historic Locations\, Buildings\, Homes and Places. Hear Rick discuss the historical significance of locations right in our neighborhood. The book features a photo of each site along with a full page of information\, covering locations such as 800 West Ferry\, Bethlehem Steel Plant\, Buffalo Central Terminal\, St. Paul’s Cathedral\, Temple Beth Zion\, and the Wurlitzer Building. Come meet Rick’s collaborators and have a chance to get your book signed by the author. \nRick Falkowski has published five books about Buffalo history and Buffalo music. Over the past 60 years he has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment\, including being the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame & Buffalo Music Awards\, publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine\, coordinator of Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor Concerts and facilitator for charitable organizations. He lives in Getzville with his wife Marsha and is enjoying his retirement by writing and talking about Buffalo history\, and promoting the WNY community. \nGeneral admission tickets are $12 and free for members. Purchase tickets here URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/book-talk-with-rick-falkowski/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250814_RickFalkowskiBookLaunch_socialmedia-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250823T152020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T152020Z UID:46054-1758276000-1758283200@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Junior History Buffs DESCRIPTION:Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons\, songs\, stories\, crafts and games. A short program\, or “Circle Time\,” is instructor-guided and includes songs\, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this\, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole family such as a craft\, interactive artifact explorations\, and games related to the exhibits. \nThis program takes place every third Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, with Circle Time at 10:30 a.m. and a second session at 3:00pm-4:30pm \nPlease select both a ticket for the adult(s) and children HERE\nThis free admission day is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank. URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/junior-history-buffs-5/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Friendly,M&T Third Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JHB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T170000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20240429T140329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T164251Z UID:31405-1758276000-1758301200@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:M&T Third Friday DESCRIPTION: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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nThis free admission day is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank. URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/mt-third-friday-2/2025-09-19/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ThirdFridays_longer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250823T152956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T171909Z UID:46056-1758304800-1758312000@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of our city\, pop culture\, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend\, or meet new friends for team-based Buffalo history trivia inside the State Court. Beer and wine will be available for purchase\, and prizes will be awarded for the winners! Maximum of four members per team. \nDoors Open at 5:30pm \n$10 admission/ $5 for members \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nAll ticket sales go towards supporting the mission of the Buffalo History Museum. All tickets are final sale and are not refunded.\nThe only exception is if the Buffalo History Museum has to cancel an event or program. In that case\, ticket purchasers will be contacted directly. URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/trivia-night-2/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:M&T Third Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250919_Trivia-Night_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20250903T204345 CREATED:20250822T185823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T185823Z UID:46041-1758736800-1758744000@buffalohistory.org SUMMARY:Civil War Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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 or more than a dozen books and a professor at St. Bonaventure University. He is cofounder of the blog Emerging Civil War and historian-in-residence at the historic Stevenson Ridge property on the Spotsylvania battlefield. \n$12 admission / Free for Museum and Buffalo Civil War Roundtable members \nPurchase tickets HERE URL:https://buffalohistory.org/event/civil-war-roundtable/ LOCATION:The Buffalo History Museum\, 1 Museum Court\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14216\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://buffalohistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250924_CivilWarRoundtableMakowski_web.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR