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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]