Rich Newberg and Tim Bohen will conclude the EC200 Speaker Series with a presentation called "Charting the Course for Canalside: The Erie Canal Legacy Lives On." They will discuss the development of Canalside, from the initial concept to the grand opening ceremonies. Learn about the history of the Canal District in Buffalo and the legacy […]
The Buffalo Naval Park is excited to host the Maritime Heritage Conference/Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) Annual Symposium in Buffalo, NY this year. Join us on September 24–27 for a gathering of naval and maritime scholars and people from the world of maritime museums, historic lighthouses, tall ships for sail training and youth, small craft, […]
Sat, September 6 4:00 PM - Sun, September 7 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 […]
In collaboration with the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a special Hispanic Heritage Month film screening of "The Borinqueneers," a documentary about the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment. Watch the film on our big screen in the Naval Park's Hangar Building. It is free and open to […]
Sat, October 4 4:00 PM - Sun, October 5 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.
Celebrate Halloween at the Buffalo Naval 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. This event is designed for children ages 16 and under and is free with the price of admission. The Naval Park will be open […]
Sat, October 11 4:00 PM - Sun, October 12 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 […]
Celebrate LCDR Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.'s legacy and service at the Buffalo Naval Park on Saturday, October 18. The first 150 visitors will receive a specialty Ralph C. Wilson trading card. Inside the Hangar Building, a documentary about the history of the Buffalo Bills will play on the top of the hour at 12:00 PM, […]