The Buffalo Naval Park proudly announces a movie premiere event of Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale. This compelling installment is part of the acclaimed Two Wars docuseries, which has been honored with two Emmy Awards for its powerful storytelling and historical significance. Two Wars: No Mail, Low Morale tells the story of the 6888th […]
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 […]
Sat, June 7 4:00 PM - Sun, June 8 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
From 2000 to 2018, maritime historian Art Cohn served as Director of the Lois McClure Project, overseeing the travels of this replica canal schooner on a journey spanning over 10,000 miles and welcoming more than 300,000 visitors across 300 communities in the U.S. and Canada. Art will share stories from these voyages and explore how […]
Bring your kids and grandkids to the Buffalo Naval Park on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 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 free admission and other prizes!
The Buffalo Naval & Military Park will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Commissioning of USS Little Rock with a ceremony on Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 PM. We will end the ceremony with birthday cake to commemorate the cruiser's 80th year and honor veterans and supporters. It is free and open to the […]
Sat, June 14 4:00 PM - Sun, June 15 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
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 […]
Sat, June 21 4:00 PM - Sun, June 22 10:00 AM
Spend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts, youth groups, friends, and families.
This event has been postponed to Tuesday, July 8. As communities celebrate the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial, this panel will explore its lesser-known legacy - the profound impact on Indigenous peoples and the environment. While the canal represents innovation and economic growth, its construction and expansion came at a significant cost. The discussion will focus on […]