Buffalo Naval Park

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-04-05 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat, April 5 @ 4:00 PM – Sun, Apr 6 @ 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.
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.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-04-12 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat, April 12 @ 4:00 PM – Sun, April 13 @ 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.
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.

National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration
2025-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 12:00 PM 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.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
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, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older.
Curator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-04-26 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. April 26 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. April 27 @ 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.
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.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-05-03 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 3 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 4 @ 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.
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.

Star Wars Day
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Plan your visit to the Buffalo Naval Park on May the 4th for a special Star Wars Day event. All activities will take place in the Hangar Building and are free with Naval Park admission.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Take a photo with your favorite Star Wars characters from the North Ridge for a meet-and-greet10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Participate in hands-on activities, crafts, and giveaways

Last Day to Order Geraniums for Mother's Day Flower Sale
2025-05-05 | 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-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums and single spikes are available for $3.50 per plant or $52 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without 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 9 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You can also donate a flat to the Buffalo Naval Park to be planted on the grounds by our landscape volunteers.Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 5. 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
2025-05-09 13:00 - 18:00 | 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 and single spikes are available for $3.50 per plant or $52 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without 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 9 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 5. 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
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | 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-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums and single spikes are available for $3.50 per plant or $52 per flat (20 plants). 12-inch patio hanging baskets of geraniums with or without 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 9 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 5. 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!

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-05-17 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 17 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. May 18 @ 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.
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
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-26 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 last admission at 4:00 PM. Purchase your tickets for a self-guided tour here.We are proud to host a number of ceremonies and events throughout the weekend.
One Life – One Flag Installation May 24 – 26
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, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.
The following outdoor ceremonies and programs are free and open to the public:
Saturday, May 242:00 PMTolling the Boats Ceremony United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo BaseNear USS CroakerSunday, May 256:00 PMMovie Night: The Fighting Sullivans
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 in the Hangar Building on Sunday, May 25.
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.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Monday, May 269:30 AMMusical performance10:00 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 Memorial6:30 PMSlow Roll Buffalo Memorial Day RideClick here to learn more

Movie Night: The Fighting Sullivans
2025-05-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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 in the Hangar Building on Sunday, May 25. 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.
Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.
Runtime: 1h 52 m

EC200 Speaker Series: Shane Stephenson
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
In this kick-off speaker series event, Shane Stephenson will highlight the geographic history of Canalside and how the footprint has changed since the Buffalo Naval Park opened in 1979.
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) is presenting the 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration at Canalside in Buffalo, NY from Memorial Day through September. The EC200 Speaker Series will take place in the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Speakers will include subject matter experts regarding Buffalo’s Erie Canal heritage and those who were key in helping develop the Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal exhibit in the Longshed Building.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-05-31 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Sat. May 31 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. June 1 @ 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.
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.

Two Wars: No Mail Low Morale Premiere Event
2025-05-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
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 Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas during World War II.
Tasked with clearing a massive two-year backlog of undelivered mail, these women played a crucial role in restoring morale among U.S. troops. Despite facing discrimination and difficult working conditions, the 6888th Battalion completed their mission with remarkable efficiency and determination, ensuring soldiers received letters from home.

Immediately before the movie premiere, Representative Tim Kennedy will present the Congressional Gold Medal to Janice Martin, daughter of Six Triple Eight member Indiana Hunt-Martin. There will be a panel discussion following the viewing, featuring:

Colonel Edna Cummings (Ret.) – Author and Six Triple Eight champion
Janice Martin – daughter of Six Triple Eight member Indiana Hunt-Martin
Molly Sampson – Expert Historian
Steven Tedesco – Director

This is event is free to the public, but pre-registration is required.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-06-07 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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.
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.

EC200 Speaker Series: Captain Art Cohn
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
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 replica boats like the Lois McClure can uniquely connect people to maritime history.
As the Lois McClure prepares to join the Canal Society of New York at the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron, the Buffalo Maritime Center embarks on its own journey with the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief, continuing the tradition of bringing canal history to life for communities across New York State.
This event is presented by the Buffalo Maritime Center.
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) is presenting the 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration at Canalside in Buffalo, NY from Memorial Day through September. The EC200 Speaker Series will take place in the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Speakers will include subject matter experts regarding Buffalo’s Erie Canal heritage and those who were key in helping develop the Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal exhibit in the Longshed Building.

"I Pledge" Challenge
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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!

80th Anniversary of the Commissioning of USS Little Rock
2025-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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 public.
A special 80th Anniversary commemorative flag will be given away to the first 200 visitors to the Naval Park on June 14.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-06-14 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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.
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.

Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-06-21 16:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
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.
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.

POSTPONED: EC200 Speaker Series: The Erie Canal's Indigenous Impact Panel Discussion
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
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 the urgent need to amplify the suppressed stories of those displaced by the canal’s creation.
This event is presented by the Buffalo Maritime Center and will take place outside the Hangar Building near the Commercial Slip.
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) is presenting the 2025 Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemoration at Canalside in Buffalo, NY from Memorial Day through September. The EC200 Speaker Series will take place in the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Speakers will include subject matter experts regarding Buffalo’s Erie Canal heritage and those who were key in helping develop the Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal exhibit in the Longshed Building.

National PTSD Day Ceremony
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
The Buffalo Naval Park will commemorate National PTSD Awareness Day with a ceremony to recognize veterans who suffer from injuries that we cannot see. We will unveil a new plaque that honors Gabriel Rodriguez, a Vietnam veteran who succumbed to the torment caused by PTSD, leaving behind a family and many friends who continue to love him. In 1985, the Gabriel A. Rodriguez Post #1928 was established as the first Hispanic American Legion post in Western New York composed of Hispanic-American veterans.
The ceremony will also include remarks from The Battle Within Foundation, a rifle salute from the Francis J. Donovan Post 1626 Rifle Team, and a preview of the new Two Wars docuseries that will be devoted to PTSD in the military.
