Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) and 10 more dates | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval and Military Park’s Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of USS Little Rock, the last remaining Cleveland-class cruiser in the world.
This tour will give an in-depth look at our ships as artifacts and highlight some of the challenges in preserving them for future generations. You’ll visit spaces aboard USS Little Rock and USS The Sullivans that are not available on any other tour, while also getting an up close look at the main deck of PTF-17.
Each tour will last approximately 2 hours and will be limited to 11 people. When touring most areas of the ship, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds, and climb up and down very steep ladders. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and bring a flashlight. Due to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited, this tour is not recommended for those under 11 years of age.
Curator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Overnight Youth Encampment
2024-05-18 16:00 - 2024-05-19 10:00, 2024-05-25 16:00 - 2024-05-26 10:00, 2024-06-01 16:00 - 2024-06-02 10:00, 2024-06-08 16:00 - 2024-06-09 10:00, 2024-06-15 16:00 - 2024-06-16 10:00, 2024-06-22 16:00 - 2024-06-23 10:00, 2024-06-29 16:00 - 2024-06-30 10:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your overnight encampment, you will:
• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck;
• Tour the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker;
• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary).
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.

Memorial Day Weekend
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-05-27 17:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
We honor those who have fallen. They will not be forgotten.

Plan your visit to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park during Memorial Day weekend as we remember those who fought for our freedom.

Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on Memorial Day weekend from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:00 PM. Purchase your tickets for a self-guided tour here.We are proud to be hosting a number of ceremonies and events throughout the weekend.
One Life – One Flag Installation May 25 – 27
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to represent the average number of United States Veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 25-27, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation.
The following outdoor ceremonies and programs are free and open to the public:
Saturday, May 252:00 PMTolling the Boats Ceremony United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo BaseNear the USS CroakerSunday, May 267:00 PMFantail Flicks: The Fighting Sullivans
Presented by the Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, join us for a special screening of the 1944 film, THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS, based on the lives of the five Sullivans brothers. The event will take place aboard USS Little Rock on Sunday, May 26.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 7:00 PM.
This event is free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is limited.
Pizza and movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Monday, May 279:30 AMMusical performance by the Buffalo Brass Quintet10:00 AM Military Honors and Non-Denominational Memorial ServicePresented in partnership with The Battle Within FoundationNear the Vietnam Memorial11:00 AMKnights of Columbus Maximilian Kolbe Assembly #1944 Ceremony and Formation12:00 PMHispanic Veterans Ceremony at the Hispanic-American Veterans Memorial 12:00 PM Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial6:30 PMSlow Roll Buffalo Memorial Day RideClick here to learn more

Fantail Flicks: The Fighting Sullivans
2024-05-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Presented by the Rotary Club of Buffalo and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, join us for a special screening of the 1944 film, THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS, based on the lives of the five Sullivans brothers. The event will take place aboard USS Little Rock on Sunday, May 26. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 6:00 PM.
This event is free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is limited.
Pizza and movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Runtime: 1h 52 m
We regret that due to the historical nature of the ships, handicap access is limited. For more information, please email steven@buffalonavalpark.org or call 716-847-1773, ext. 18.

Dedication of D-Day Garden
2024-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Naval Park's Monuments Garden, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
In honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, the Buffalo Naval Park will unveil a new D-Day Garden and hold a dedication ceremony at 10:00 AM. It is free and open to the public.

Coast Guard Open House & Safe Boating Event
2024-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for a Coast Guard Open House and Safe Boating Event on Saturday, June 8. From 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, visitors will explore some of the boats and trailers in the Coast Guard’s fleet, watch live search and rescue demonstrations, and learn about the resources that are offered by the Coast Guard to help boaters stay safe. There will be activities for the whole family.

I Pledge Challenge
2024-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate Independence Day at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park!
Bring your kids and grandkids to the Buffalo Naval Park on Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5 for a special “I Pledge” Challenge.
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, all children ages 12 and younger will have an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and receive same-day free youth admission to the Naval Park and other prizes.
