Vietnam Welcome Home Living History Event
2023-09-03 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
The Black Lions 1st ID Vietnam Living History Group will be returning to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park this Labor Day weekend for a Vietnam living history event called “Vietnam Welcome Home.”They will be inside the red Hangar Building on Saturday, September 2 from 10 AM until 5 PM and Sunday, September 3 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Vietnam War Living Historians will be present with table displays designed to educate attendees on the uniforms, equipment and stories of the era.This event is free to the public and is a great opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War and to help support the Naval Park. Planned activities include table displays of military equipment and weapons, military vehicles, educational films and opportunities for Vietnam Veterans to speak.The Black Lions is a Living History group in the Western New York area that educates the public on the Vietnam War. The group concentrates on an impression of the 1st U.S. Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment “Black Lions” B Company Rifle Squad in Vietnam during 1967-1969. The group utilizes hands-on displays of the uniforms, equipment, weapons and every day items carried and used by the “Big Red One” Infantry of the Vietnam War.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2023-09-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-24 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.
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9/11 Day of Service: Ships Closed
2023-09-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Monday, September 11, 2023 will mark the largest day of volunteerism in the history of the Buffalo Naval & Military Park. Around 130 National Grid employees will partake in day-long activities to kick off the 9/11 Day of Service, including welding, removing rust, running electrical wire, and painting the historic vessels.
They’ll be joined by staff from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, bringing the total number of volunteers to around 150. We are so grateful for their support and look forward to seeing all of the work they accomplish at the Naval Park.
The Buffalo Naval Park will host a 9/11 ceremony in the Hangar Building at 11:30 AM that is free and open to the public. The ships and submarine will be closed on September 11, but the gift shop will remain open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2023-09-16 16:00 - 2023-09-17 10:00, 2023-09-23 16:00 - 2023-09-24 10:00, 2023-10-07 16:00 - 2023-10-08 10:00, 2023-10-14 16:00 - 2023-10-15 10:00, 2023-10-21 16:00 - 2023-10-22 10:00, 2023-11-04 16:00 - 2023-11-05 10:00, 2023-11-11 16:00 - 2023-11-12 10:00, 2023-11-18 16:00 - 2023-11-19 10:00 (America/Halifax) 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.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2023-09-23 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!
https://buytickets.at/buffalonavalpark/838828

Space Force Day
2023-09-24 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
What is the U.S. Space Force?
Join us on Sunday, September 24 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM as we investigate the United States’ newest military branch: Space Force. Participate in activities and giveaways at the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building. Have your questions ready for Space Force Guardians, who will join us via zoom in a special Q&A presentation at 1:00 PM! This is a free event, but registration is required.

80th Anniversary of the Commissioning of USS The Sullivans
2023-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo Naval & Military Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Commissioning of the USS The Sullivans with a ceremony on Saturday, September 30 at 2:00 PM. This free ceremony will feature remarks from Shane Stephenson, Curator and Director of Museum Collections. We will end the ceremony with birthday cake to commemorate the ship’s 80th year and honor veterans and supporters.
A special 80th Anniversary commemorative flag will be given away to the first 250 visitors to the Naval Park on September 30.

Ship or Treat
2023-10-28 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate Halloween at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park! Wear your costume and “Ship-or-Treat” aboard USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, and USS Croaker to participate in family activities and collect Halloween goodies. Admission to the Naval Park is included in the ticket price. This event is designed for children ages 15 and under.
The Naval Park will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:00 PM. The Ship or Treat activities will be available between 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Please purchase a Ship or Treat ticket only for those who wish to participate in the activities and Halloween goodies. All other guests can purchase a general admission ticket. All children ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
When touring most areas of the ships, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds, and climb up and down very steep ladders. If you choose to wear a costume, please ensure that it is family friendly and fits properly to help prevent trips and falls. Please avoid items such as oversized shoes, high heels, and long capes. Click here to purchase your tickets!

The Twilight Zone Military Marathon
2023-10-28 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join us for a special Twilight Zone marathon featuring four military-themed episodes: Judgment Night, The Purple Testament, Deaths-Hand Revisited, and He’s Alive. The screening will take place aboard USS Little Rock on Saturday, October 28. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the episodes will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 5:30 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.
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.

Veterans Race
2023-11-04 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Veterans Race presented by Destination Races is proudly supported by RICHMOND VONA PERSONAL INJURY.
The Race is open to the entire community to celebrate our military veterans. We welcome the young, old, families, friends, military and civilian. Co-hosted with the Veterans One-Stop Center and Buffalo Naval & Military Park. Proceeds will benefit these two groups to PRESERVE. PROTECT. HONOR all who served. EVENT DATE: November 4, 2023 Race Start Time: 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
Follow this link to registerRACE DAY REGISTRATION: Time: 6:30AM-8:30 AM Location: Buffalo Naval Park PACKET PICK UP November 3rd Time: 11:30-1:00 & 3:30-7:30 Location: Buffalo Naval Park KIDS RACE
Date: November 4, 2023
Race Start Time: 10:30 AM
Open to all kids ages 2-12. Immediately following the Veterans Race, our “cadets” will run 100 meters alongside the ships at the Naval Park. Kids will receive a bib, awards, a day pass to Explore & More, and post-race activities for the whole family inside the museum. Registration is required. POST RACE: Southern Tier Brewing Co. featuring a breakfast buffet and breakfast pizza.

* Participants receive food & drink ** Spectators welcome for free but to enjoy the food & drink is $5.
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Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval Park
2023-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate Veterans Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. Veterans receive free admission. The Naval Park will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with last admission at 3:00 PM.Join us for a Veterans Day ceremony in the Hangar Building at 10:00 AM. It is free and open to the public.
At 12:00 PM, an outdoor ceremony will take place at the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial.

Speaker Series: The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, which took place from November 12-15, 1942, was the decisive engagement in a series of naval battles between Allied (primarily American) and Imperial Japanese forces during World War II.
On November 13, 1942, a violent explosion engulfed USS Juneau (CL-52) and the ship seemed to vanish from sight. Catastrophically hit by torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-26, the ship sank in less than a minute with most of its 693 crewmen onboard. About 115 Sailors survived the sinking, but only 10 were rescued after days at sea. The story of service and sacrifice of USS Juneau, particularly the loss of the five Sullivan brothers, had a powerful impact on the U.S. Navy and the nation as a whole, then and today.
Join us at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023 for a speaker series program presented by our Director of Education, Steven Tedesco, to learn more about the Naval Battle that was a pivotal moment in World War II history.
The program will begin at 6:00 PM in the Buffalo Naval Park’s Museum Building on the Second Floor. It is free and open to the public. Please register here to reserve your seat.

FDR Remembers Pearl Harbor
2023-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Local actor Albert McFadyen will reprise his role as Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a special program at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on December 7 at 10:00 AM to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attacks on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in which more than 2,500 servicemen and civilians were killed and more than 1,200 were wounded.
McFadyen will recreate Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech to Congress, given on December 8, 1941, and share stories and anecdotes about Roosevelt’s life and presidency. He uses an antique wheelchair and cane in his portrayal of the 32nd president, who was paralyzed from the waist down because of polio. McFadyen has portrayed FDR at numerous schools and theaters around the United States and supplied Roosevelt’s voice in the Ken Burns production “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to reserve your seat.

Army-Navy Game Watch Party
2023-12-09 14:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Join the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park for the rivalry game of the year! We’ll be watching the Army-Navy Game on the big screen inside the Hangar Building. There will be food, drinks, games, prizes, and giveaways!
Registration is required. This event is open to the public with no charge to attend and watch the game. A food and beverage package is available for $35 per person to help cover expenses and to support the Naval Park. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park to help maintain and preserve our ships. Come early for a pre-game Veterans outreach event at 1:00 PM, hosted by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, VA Western New York Healthcare System and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is free and open to the public!

Speaker Series: Dr. Steven Schwaitzberg
2024-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo Naval Park will present a speaker series program with Dr. Steven Schwaitzberg, MD, FACS, at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Dr. Schwaitzberg is Chairman and Professor of Surgery and Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, chief of surgery at the Cambridge Health Alliance, and also served as professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in various capacities over the years.
Beginning his military career with the U.S. Army Reserves in 1987, part of his time in the service was spent in combat and other time was spent on humanitarian missions like road building. Dr. Schwaitzberg served as Surgical Chief at the 365th Evacuation Hospital in Oman in 1990-91 during Operation Desert Storm. He will speak about his experiences and the lessons learned in the service that continue to influence his life and career.
The program will begin at 6:00 PM in the Buffalo Naval Park’s Museum Building on the Second Floor. It is free and open to the public.
Please register here to reserve your seat.

Opening Day
2024-03-23 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on our opening day!
Saturday, March 23 Ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 AM near the entrance of USS The Sullivans.
The Buffalo Naval Park will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the last ticket sold at 4 PM.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
2024-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
On March 29, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a ceremony at 10:00 AM to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
This event is free and open to the public.

Book Signing: Shane Stephenson
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-04-08 12:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Visit the Buffalo Naval Park’s gift shop on April 5-8, 2024, and meet our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, who will be signing copies of his book: Images of America: The Buffalo Naval Park.
Friday, April 5 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMSaturday, April 6 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Sunday, April 7 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Monday, April 8 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Admission to the Buffalo Naval Park is not required.
