Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-01-23 10:30 - 15:00, 2025-02-14 10:30 - 15:00, 2025-02-27 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
10:30 AM: Docent-Led Tour
1:00 PM: Ship’s Archaeology
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
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Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-01-24 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-06 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-28 10:30 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
10:30 AM: Docent-Led Tour
1:00 PM: City at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-01-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-03-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
1:00 PM: Combat Systems at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-01-30 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-21 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-06 10:30 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
10:30 AM: Docent-Led Tour
1:00 PM: Healthcare at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-01-31 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
10:30 AM: Docent-Led Tour
1:00 PM: Beneath the Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-02-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
1:00 PM: Ship’s Archaeology
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-02-07 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-20 10:30 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
10:30 AM: Docent-Led Tour
1:00 PM: Combat Systems at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
1:00 PM: Healthcare at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
1:00 PM: City at Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

Blue Nose Winter Tours
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
1:00 PM: Beneath the Sea
About Blue Nose Winter Tours:The term “Blue Nose” is a Navy tradition that recognizes sailors who cross the Arctic Circle, and our ships have all crossed the Arctic Circle at some point during their service.
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed for the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We will offer our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. The Buffalo Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns. If there is a cancellation due to weather conditions or safety issues, you will be notified and a refund will be issued.
Click here for additional tour options.

USS The Sullivans St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2025
2025-03-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and support USS The Sullivans DD-537.
USS The Sullivans has been decorated with shamrocks since World War II in recognition of the Irish heritage of the five Sullivan brothers. Take a special evening tour of USS The Sullivans and see how many shamrocks you can find.
Join us at the Buffalo Naval Park on Wednesday, March 12 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2025 for an evening of food, drinks, tours, raffles, and more! Learn about the history of USS The Sullivans, the Sullivan Brothers, and updates on our preservation efforts to save the ship. The ticket includes a corned beef & cabbage dinner, beer from Sullivans Brewing Company, wine, and soft drinks.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Tours of USS The Sullivans and Reception
7:15 PM: USS The Sullivans Program and Updates
Tours will be offered on an ongoing basis between 5:00-7:00 PM. Please note that certain compartments aboard USS The Sullivans continue to be closed due to ongoing preservation and maintenance. Docents and staff will be available on board to discuss the damage and work being done since the April 2022 partial sinking incident and preparations being made for dry dock repairs.
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USS The Sullivans (DD-537), a Fletcher-class destroyer, saw action in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War, and is a major attraction at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. USS The Sullivans is named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942. The ship was christened by the fallen brothers’ mother, Alleta Sullivan, and is a National Historic Landmark. It holds a special place in our nation’s military history and a special place on the Buffalo Waterfront.

Volunteer Open House
2025-03-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
At the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, volunteers play an essential role in helping to serve its mission: honor, educate, inspire, and preserve. They provide tours and share the history and significance of our artifacts and collection, provide assistance to visitors, help maintain the grounds and preserve the ships, and much more. See how you can donate your time today!
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers for the 2025 season, please sign up for one of the following dates to learn more about how you can get involved:
Tuesday, March 18 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, March 29 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
At the Volunteer Open House, you will meet our staff and other volunteers and learn about a variety of unique volunteer opportunities along with a preview of the 2025 season. The Open House is free to attend, but registration is required.

Opening Day
2025-03-22 09:30 - 17:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on our opening day!
Saturday, March 22Ribbon 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
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Buffalo Naval Park, 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.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2025-03-30 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.
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Overnight Youth Encampment
2025-04-05 16:00 | 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.
