2019 Season Opening & 40th Birthday! Saturday, March 30th 12:00 pm 2nd Floor Museum Building This year, the Park celebrates its 40th Birthday! Come down to the Naval Park at 12pm on Saturday, March 30th to join us in the celebration! Ceremony will be located on the 2nd floor of the museum building, followed by […]
75th Anniversary of the USS Croaker's Commissioning 30th Anniversary of its Buffalo Homecoming Saturday, April 27th at 11:00am In front of the USS Croaker (weather depending) Come join us on the waterfront to honor the USS Croaker and the submarine Veterans that served on her. Featuring special appearances from former Commanders and Crew Members, local […]
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at 1:30 pm on the USS The Sullivans The Buffalo Naval Park is proud to bring our visitors a brand new interactive experience! On April 27th, come down to the Buffalo Naval Park to try out our new audio tour, presented by M & T Bank! The Audio Tour will give […]
Come celebrate Armed Forces Week at a Fundraiser and Celebration for the Buffalo Naval Park! Join us at Flying Bison Brewery for an afternoon of live music, an auction, and door prizes! First beer FREE for all Veterans! Entrance to event is free and open to the public- no ticket purchase necessary! Saturday, May 18 […]
From May 20th through May 24th, retired crewmen of the USS Little Rock and their families will reunite with their former home. The Little Rock sailors, and sailors from her sister-ships, sleep aboard the Light Cruiser and help out with maintenance projects to keep her "shipshape."
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park to represent the United States Veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD. From May 23-25, drive by the Naval Park to see the installation and please wear a mask and maintain social distancing if you choose to walk through the grounds.
This year is incredibly special, as we will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II. On August 15, 2020, the Buffalo Naval & Military Park will honor World War II Remembrance Day with a series of Deck Talks by Shane Stephenson, our Director of Museum Collections! The Deck Talks will […]
We are disappointed that we won't be able to celebrate with everyone in person this year, but we hope you will consider making a donation to the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park to help us stay afloat. We welcome and appreciate your support no matter the dollar amount. The Buffalo Naval & […]
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park will host a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 19th Anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. Beginning at 8:30 AM, a bell will toll from the USS Croaker at the minute of each attack. A moment of silence will follow.
Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park & Explore & More Children's Museum for our 2nd Annual Honk for Heroes!! Drive by more than a dozen military and emergency vehicles in a reverse parade full of family fun. In honor of Patriot Day, show your appreciation for our brave military personnel and emergency responders who […]