July 16 is 716 Day in Buffalo. The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park has partnered with the Bills and Sabres Foundations to participate in the inaugural Give 716 campaign, taking place on July 16, 2021. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to support the Buffalo Naval Park during the online giving […]

Join the Buffalo Naval and Military Park's Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of the USS Little Rock. This tour will give an in-depth look at our collections and highlight some of the challenges in preserving these important artifacts for future generations. Visit spaces on board the USS Little Rock […]

History of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! Learn why a Naval Park was established in Buffalo, New York, how the ships arrived, and what is in store for the […]

Ship Decorations and Awards: What Do They Mean? 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! Learn about the ship decorations and the markings that adorn the ships. Awards are important to Navy vessels, and the crews proudly display them, but […]