Buffalo Naval Park

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2023-04-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park’s Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of 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 that are not available on any of our other tours.
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!

National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration
2023-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Naval Park's Monuments Garden, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
On April 13, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a ceremony near the WNY Hispanic American Veterans Memorial at 11:00 AM to honor National Borinqueneers Day. The designation of April 13 as National Borinqueneers Day recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the 65th Infantry Regiment, a U.S. Army unit that consisted mostly of soldiers from Puerto Rico. They fought in World War I, World War II, and Korea.
This outdoor event is free and open to the public.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2023-04-15 16:00 - 2023-04-16 10:00, 2023-04-22 16:00 - 2023-04-23 10:00, 2023-04-29 16:00 - 2023-04-30 10:00, 2023-05-06 16:00 - 2023-05-07 10:00, 2023-05-13 16:00 - 2023-05-14 10:00, 2023-05-20 16:00 - 2023-05-21 10:00, 2023-06-03 16:00 - 2023-06-04 10:00, 2023-06-10 16:00 - 2023-06-11 10:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Last Day to Order Geraniums for Mother's Day Flower Sale
2023-05-08 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is hosting an online geranium sale just in time for spring and Mother’s Day. 3.5-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums are available for $3.50 per plant or $52 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with a spike in the middle are available for $32 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Curbside pick-up is available on Marine Drive in front of the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Friday, May 12 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 8. Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park!Flowers must be picked up in person. If you are unable to pick up your flowers, you may designate someone to pick them up on your behalf. No flowers will be shipped.If you have any questions or would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 10.All sales are final. We appreciate your support!

Mother's Day Flower Sale Pick Up
2023-05-12 13:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States

Premier Overnight Youth Encampment Weekend
2023-05-12 19:00 - 2023-05-14 10:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is introducing a new Premier Overnight Youth Encampment Weekend this May! The weekend will include everything we offer at our regular Overnight Youth Encampments over TWO nights instead of one. This allows for more time to explore the Naval Park and get involved in even more in-depth educational activities, docent-led tours, and more. The premier weekend also includes a trip to a Buffalo Bisons baseball game. The Buffalo Bisons are the local minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball organization.
Spend two nights aboard Buffalo Naval Park’s USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
During your premier overnight encampment, you will:
– Sleep in restored berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived;
– Enjoy meals 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).
This special Encampment weekend begins on Friday May 12th, 2023 at 7:00 pm and runs through the morning of Sunday, May 14th, 2023 at 10:00 am. You will also have access to the Naval Park all day on Sunday! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are included in the price of the ticket. Additional snacks will be available for purchase in the Geedunk.
Cost: $199 per person
Arrival: 7:00 PM Friday
Departure: 10:00 AM Sunday (your overnight stay grants you in-out privileges to the Naval Park during business hours on Sunday)
Youth participants must be between the ages of 6-18. Adult supervision is required for youth participants at all times. A minimum of one (1) adult leader is required for every five (5) youth guests. For youth ages 6 & 7, we require a ratio of one (1) adult for every one (1) youth. Adults must be 21 years of age or older.
Full payment or a deposit of $50 per person, including both children and adults, is required to secure the date for your group. The deposit paid will be applied towards the total cost. Once your deposit is paid, it is nonrefundable and cannot be applied to the remaining balance. It can, however, be applied to another person if you are able to find someone to take the reserved spot. Full payment is due two weeks before your overnight date. If we do not receive your payment within the mentioned time frame, your reservation can be cancelled, and your deposit forfeited.
Questions? Visit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight, call 716-847-1773, ext. 18, or email steven@buffalonavalpark.org.

Coast Guard Open House: National Safe Boating Week
2023-05-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for a Coast Guard Open House on May 20 to kick off National Safe Boating Week. 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 in the water, 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, including a line throwing competition.

Buffalo Naval Park Book Launch Event
2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for a special evening event to celebrate the release of a new book, Images of America: The Buffalo Naval Park, written by our Curator, Shane Stephenson. The book includes over 180 historic images of the Naval Park, USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, and the men and women from Buffalo and Western New York who displayed courage, merit, and selflessness during times of war.
The book will be available for purchase at the event, and Shane will sign copies immediately after his talk to discuss the process of writing this book and the things he learned along the way. Light refreshments will be available.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Images of America: The Buffalo Naval Park by Shane Stephenson is now available on our website.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Buffalo Naval Park
2023-05-27 10:00 - 2023-05-29 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 27 – 29
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 27-29, 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 272:00 PMTolling the Boats Ceremony United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo BaseNear the USS CroakerSunday, May 287:00 PM Fantail 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 28.
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 very limited.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Monday, May 299:30 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 1:00 PM Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial2:00 PMAfrican American Veteran Monument Ceremony to Commemorate and Honor the life of PFC David Evans Jr. 6:30 PMSlow Roll Buffalo Memorial Day RideClick here to learn more

Fantail Flicks: The Fighting Sullivans
2023-05-28 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 28. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 7:00 PM.
This event will be free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is very limited.
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.

"I Pledge" Challenge
2023-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Bring your kids and grandkids to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Sunday, June 11 for a special “I Pledge” Challenge.
From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, all children ages 12 and younger will have an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and receive free admission and other prizes!

Fantail Flicks: Devotion
2023-06-18 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 Father’s Day and Juneteenth movie night with a screening of Devotion. The event will take place aboard the Fantail of USS Little Rock on Sunday, June 18. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation with Saladin Allah at 7:30 PM.
This event will be free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is very limited.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Devotion is the story of the friendship between naval officers Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner during the Korean War. It stars Jonathan Majors as Ensign Jesse Brown, the first African-American aviator to complete the United States Navy’s basic flight training program.
Runtime: 2h 19m; Rating: PG-13
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/fantailflicks to see the full 2023 summer movie series.

Military Student Recognition Ceremony
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:30
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park proudly recognizes all Western New York students who are enlisting in the United States Military. The 3rd Annual Military Student Recognition Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:00 PM. Student recruits from the Class of 2023 enlisting in all military branches will be honored at this special evening event at the United States Coast Guard Buffalo Sector. The ceremony will be open by invitation only, but the public is invited to attend a virtual live stream of the event. Pre-registration is required for this FREE virtual event.We extend our best wishes and gratitude for their service to our country.

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"I Pledge" Challenge
2023-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Bring your kids and grandkids to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Saturday, July 1 for a special “I Pledge” Challenge.
From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, all children ages 12 and younger will have an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and receive free admission and other prizes!

Fantail Flicks: Dunkirk
2023-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 Dunkirk. The event will take place aboard the Fantail of USS Little Rock on Saturday, July 1. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 7:30 PM.
This event will be free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is very limited.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
About Dunkirk:
In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian, and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.
Runtime: 1h 46m; Rating: PG-13
Visit buffalonavalpark.org/fantailflicks to see the full 2023 summer movie series.
