Buffalo Naval Park

Buffalo Blues Benefit Concert at the Cave
2021-07-01 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Cave, 71 Military Rd., Buffalo, NY, 14207
Join us for an evening of music at the Cave. This Buffalo Blues benefit concert will directly support the Save the Sullivans campaign at the Naval Park. Thursday, July 1 at 6PM $20 per person Purchase your tickets here!

Military Student Recognition Ceremony
2021-06-29 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park proudly recognizes all the Western New York students who are enlisting in the United States Military. The 1st Annual Military Student Recognition Ceremony will take place at 7PM on Tuesday, June 29. Student recruits from the Class of 2021 enlisting in all five military branches will be honored at this special evening event, with featured speaker and Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia. The ceremony will be open by invitation only, but the public is invited to attend a virtual live stream of the event.
• Register here to join this FREE virtual ceremony.• View the list of student recruits here.
We extend our best wishes and gratitude for their service to our country.

Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
2021-06-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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 the USS Little Rock.
This tour will give an in-depth look at our collections and highlight some of the challenges in preserving these important artifacts for future generations. Visit spaces on board the USS Little Rock that are not available on any of our other tours.
Each tour will last approximately 2 hours and will be limited to 10 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.
Curator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM on May 23, June 26, July 18, August 28, September 19, and October 17.
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Buffalo Navy Week Virtual Event with the USS Little Rock LCS 9 Crew
2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on June 16 for a special Buffalo Navy Week virtual event with crew members of USS Little Rock LCS 9. Discover what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard the ship that was commissioned in Buffalo alongside its namesake in 2017.
Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
You will need a computer with a decent internet connection and speakers. Participants will receive an email with a link to join the video webinar via Zoom. Click the link to join the meeting. You may be prompted to download Zoom, which will take just a few moments to complete. Click here to register!
Questions? Please contact the Buffalo Naval Park at education@buffalonavalpark.org.

Veteran Naval Park Photo Contest
2021-06-16 - 2021-06-20 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Naval Park Through Veteran Eyes

Veterans – what does the Buffalo Naval Park mean to you? Join our photo contest to highlight the importance of the Naval Park. Photographers will be allowed free entry from June 16-20 and a reception will follow in July along with a display of the winning photos (date to be determined).
To be eligible, you just have to be a veteran and register for this event. There is no cost to this event. Photography equipment is not provided. RSVP by June 15 with Dan Arnold at darnold@vocwny.org.

Buffalo Navy Week Virtual Event with Former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
2021-06-15 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Join the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on Tuesday, June 15 for a special Buffalo Navy Week virtual event with former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. Secretary Mabus will highlight his experiences in the Navy as an officer aboard the cruiser USS Little Rock CLG 4, and as the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy.
In 2011, Secretary Mabus announced USS Little Rock LCS 9 would be the name of the next Freedom-class littoral combat ship, which was commissioned in Buffalo alongside the “old” USS Little Rock in 2017. It was the first time in the U.S. Navy’s 242-year history that a new ship was commissioned alongside its namesake.
Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
You will need a computer with a decent internet connection and speakers. Participants will receive an email with a link to join the video webinar via Zoom. Click the link to join the meeting. You may be prompted to download Zoom, which will take just a few moments to complete.
Click here to register!
Questions? Please contact the Buffalo Naval Park at education@buffalonavalpark.org.

Deck Talks at the Naval Park
2021-06-06
Eisenhower’s D-Day Speech 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! June 6 is the 77th Anniversary of D-Day. Before the thousands of American, British, and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, they received an inspirational speech from General Dwight D. Eisenhower. This speech will be read aloud, and the invasion will be discussed.
These talks are free and will take place outdoors at a social distance, across from USS Croaker.
Future Deck Talks on a variety of topics will take place on July 3, August 7, August 15, September 4, and October 9. They will start at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Deck Talk at the Naval Park
2021-05-30 11:30 - 12:00 UTC
The Sullivan Brothers and the Ship

Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! Learn about the five Sullivan Brothers and the ship that was named in their honor. This talk will also take place on Saturday, May 29 at 11:30 AM.
These talks are free and will take place outdoors at a social distance, across from USS Croaker.
Additional Deck Talks on a variety of topics will take place on June 6, July 3, August 7, August 15, September 4, and October 9. They will start at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Deck Talk at the Naval Park
2021-05-29 11:30 - 12:00 UTC
The Sullivan Brothers and the Ship

Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! Learn about the five Sullivan Brothers and the ship that was named in their honor. This talk will also take place on Sunday, May 30 at 11:30 AM.
These talks are free and will take place outdoors at a social distance, across from USS Croaker.
Additional Deck Talks on a variety of topics will take place on June 6, July 3, August 7, August 15, September 4, and October 9. They will start at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Buffalo Naval Park
2021-05-29 - 2021-05-31
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.

The Naval Park will be open all weekend and on Monday, May 31 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:00 PM. Purchase your tickets for a self-guided tour here.
We are proud to be hosting a number of ceremonies and events throughout the weekend.

One Life – One Flag Installation May 29 – 31
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 29-31, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation.
For a $22 donation, you will receive one of the flags from our Memorial Day weekend salute along with a certificate. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Battle Within Foundation. The ongoing mission of The Battle Within Foundation is to connect Veterans with the care they need and to help with funding.
Click here to purchase a flag and certificate.
The following outdoor ceremonies are open to the public, and social distancing and masks are encouraged:
Saturday, May 29 11:30 AMDeck Talk across from USS Croaker2:00 PMTolling the Boats Ceremony United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo BaseNear the USS CroakerSunday, May 30 Deck Talk across from USS CroakerMonday, May 3110:00 AM Military Honors and Non-Denominational Memorial ServiceThe Battle Within FoundationNear the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
11:00 AM Hispanic Veterans Ceremony at the Hispanic-American Veterans Memorial
12:00 PMKnights of Columbus Ceremony and formation on USS The Sullivans
1:00 PMVietnam Veterans Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial
6:30 PM
Slow Roll Buffalo Memorial Day Ride Click here to learn more!

Deck Talks at the Naval Park
2021-05-09 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Ship’s Decorations and Awards: What Do They Mean?” 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM

Join our Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for Deck Talks at the Naval Park! Learn about the ship decorations and the markings that adorn the ships. Awards are important to Navy vessels, and the crews proudly display them, but what do they mean?
These talks are free and will take place outdoors at a social distance, across from USS Croaker.
Deck Talks on a variety of topics will take place on May 9, June 6, July 3, August 7, August 15, September 4, and October 9. They will start at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Mother's Day Geranium Sale Pick-Up
2021-05-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Curbside pick-up is available on Marine Drive in front of the Buffalo Naval Park on Friday, May 7 from 1 PM to 5 PM and on Saturday, May 8 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 3. 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!

Buffalo Naval Park Virtual Speaker Series: World War II - The Army of Occupation
2021-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on May 7 for a virtual lunchtime talk about the end of World War II in Europe and the Army of Occupation with World War II Veteran Dr. John Long. This program will be moderated by the Buffalo Naval Park’s Chairman, LTC Terry McGuire, US Army (Ret).
Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
Participants will receive an email with a link to join the videoconference via Zoom. Click the link to join the meeting. You may be prompted to download Zoom, which will take just a few moments to complete.
You will need a computer with a decent internet connection and speakers, ideally equipped with a webcam and a microphone. You will be able to test your audio and video settings ahead of time if you would like.
Questions? Please contact the Buffalo Naval Park at education@buffalonavalpark.org.
Please follow this link to register.

Last Day to Order Geraniums for Mother's Day Flower Sale
2021-05-03 | 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. Three-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums are available for $2.50 per plant or $45 per flat (20 plants). Twelve-inch hanging baskets of red geraniums with a spike in the middle are available for $25 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Flats can be customized to include 2 or 3 colors. Choose the “Create Your Own Flat” option and then indicate the total quantity of each color you want in the check out page (total must equal 20 per flat). Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 3. Curbside pick-up will be available at the Buffalo Naval Park on Friday, May 7 from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday, May 8 from 10am to 3pm. 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 questions or would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 10. All sales are final. We appreciate your support! Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park!

Opening Day at the Buffalo Naval Park
2021-05-01 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Join the Buffalo Naval Park on our opening day!
Hours for the 2021 Season: Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM, with the last ticket sold at 4 PM Admission will be limited through timed ticketing with advance online purchase. Tickets will be available in mid-April.
To ensure the safety of visitors, staff, and volunteers, several measures have been put in place to limit opportunities for transmission of COVID-19. Visitors must follow all posted instructions while visiting the Buffalo Naval Park. Please keep in touch with us through our website and social media platforms for all updates.

National Borinqueneers Day Commemoration
2021-04-13 10:00 - 23:00 UTC | 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 10 AM 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. Masks and social distancing will be required.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
2021-03-29 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park's Monuments Garden, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
On March 29, the Buffalo Naval Park will host a ceremony near the Vietnam War Memorial at 10 AM to honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
This outdoor event is free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Virtual Speaker Series: Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War with Dr. Theresa Kaminski
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
On National Medal of Honor Day, join the Buffalo Naval Park for a virtual lunchtime talk about Dr. Mary Walker. Born in Oswego, NY in 1832, Walker overcame many social and political obstacles to become a surgeon during the Civil War, and is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor. Dr. Theresa Kaminski will talk about her book, “Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War: One Woman’s Journey to the Medal of Honor and the Fight for Women’s Rights.”
Pre-registration is required for this FREE event.
Participants will receive an email with a link to join the videoconference via Zoom. Click the link to join the meeting. You may be prompted to download Zoom, which will take just a few moments to complete.
You will need a computer with a decent internet connection and speakers, ideally equipped with a webcam and a microphone. You will be able to test your audio and video settings ahead of time if you would like.
Interested in getting a copy of Dr. Mary Walker’s Civil War for your home library? Buy your copy through Talking Leaves Books and support one of Buffalo’s favorite independent bookstores. Just follow this link.
Questions? Please contact the Buffalo Naval Park at education@buffalonavalpark.org.
Please follow this link to register.

Mother's Day Online Geranium Sale: Pre-Order Only
2021-03-08 - 2021-05-02 | 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. Three-inch pots of patriot red, white, or lavender blue geraniums are available for $2.50 per plant or $45 per flat (20 plants). Twelve-inch hanging baskets of red geraniums with a spike in the middle are available for $25 each. All flowers are supplied by Agle Farm. Flats can be customized to include 2 or 3 colors. Choose the “Create Your Own Flat” option and then indicate the total quantity of each color you want in the check out page (total must equal 20 per flat). Pre-sale Only; Orders are due by Monday, May 3. Curbside pick-up will be available at the Buffalo Naval Park on Friday, May 7 from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday, May 8 from 10am to 3pm. 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 would like to order over the phone, please call 716-847-1773, ext. 10. All sales are final. We appreciate your support! Purchase flowers here to support the Buffalo Naval Park!

Army-Navy Game Raffle
2020-12-12 15:00 UTC
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is hosting a raffle in honor of the Army-Navy Game on December 12.
First Prize: Win $100 in Gift Cards plus a Family Membership
Second Prize: Win $50 in Gift Cards plus an Individual Membership
Third Prize: Win $25 in Gift Cards plus an Individual Membership
Tickets are available for a $10 donation (plus a $1 service charge). To enter, choose a Navy and/or Army ticket. You will receive one entry for each $10 donation and can purchase multiple tickets for each team if you wish. Winners will be chosen from the winning team’s ticket entries.
Tickets will be available until 3pm on December 12. The drawing will be held immediately after the game and the winners will be posted on our Facebook page and notified by email.
A special thanks to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park board members for sponsoring the prizes. Gift cards will be from Amazon and/or Visa.
Purchase your tickets here!

*If the game is cancelled or postponed, we will pool all of the entries together and draw the winners on December 12.

Museum Store Sunday (Online Only)
2020-11-29
This season of giving, we urge you to shop with purpose, supporting non-profit organizations, local businesses, and cultural institutions.
Receive a 20% discount on all online Buffalo Naval Park Gift Shop purchases through December 1 using the promotional code GIVING20
We are also offering a special membership promotion through the end of the year. Purchase or renew a one year membership and your benefits will extend an additional six months through July 1, 2022. Join the Naval Park Family today!
We are honored and excited to be included in this collaborative event to help sustain museums, as COVID-19 has impacted our organization greatly.
Learn more about the mission behind Museum Store Sunday

#ShopMuseumStores #PatronOfCulture #BeAPatron

IMAGINE Buffalo Speaker Series: Shane Stephenson
2020-11-17 12:30 - 13:00 UTC
Shane Stephenson of the Buffalo Naval & Military Park will be the featured speaker, as he discusses “The Sullivan Brothers: The Family and Ship.”

To participate in the program via Zoom, visit this link on November 17: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839766406
The Zoom link opens at 12:25 p.m. and the program will begin at 12:30 p.m. No reservation is needed.

IMAGINE Buffalo programs are presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library in conjunction with C-SAAHN and ImagineLifelongLearning.com. The program will also be live-streamed on the Library’s Facebook page, and archived on YouTube.

Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park
2020-11-11 | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park will be celebrating Veterans Day a little differently this year. While we would love to host everyone for a traditional ceremony, we will be limited in the number of people we can accommodate. Therefore, we will host a small ceremony with state and local officials and representatives from our docents, Sea Cadets, and local scouts at 10:00am on November 11.
We will be collaborating with Explore & More – the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum to honor Veterans and our troops overseas. Read the full press release to learn more.
If you would like to purchase items to support our troops, please visit the Amazon Wish List that was created in collaboration with National Fuel.
Finally, we are getting close to reaching our goal for the All Hands On Deck campaign. Please consider a donation to the Naval Park to help us reach 100% of our goal and receive a limited Challenge Coin!

Veterans Race
2020-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Since 2012, the Veterans Race, presented by Destination Races and sponsored by GEICO, has been honoring all who served and are currently serving in our military. This year, their goal is to raise $15,000 to support the Buffalo Naval & Military Park and Veterans One-Stop Center to Preserve. Protect. Honor all who served.
The 5K race is open to all, civilian or military, with special awards for top overall in each class. Run in honor of a veteran or as a military group. The race will be capped at 250 total participants on a flat course through Buffalo’s Naval & Military Park.
EVENT TIMES: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, & 1pm
Runners will be given an event time based on predicted finish time. Maximum of 50 runners per event. Each event will start at the top of the hour. Runners cannot switch event times.
The Post Race Party for 2020 is cancelled but runners will receive a hot meal To-Go featuring Pizza Logs and Crunch Rolls along with more food.
Learn more and register here!

Fall Family Photoshoot
2020-10-24 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
Looking for a unique backdrop for your family photos? We’re opening up some of our most popular spots at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park just for you!
Each ticket includes one 20 minute appointment with a local photographer at multiple locations at the Park and at least 10 digital images emailed to you. Locations include the deck of the USS Croaker, the forecastle (forward deck) of the USS Little Rock, and near the Vietnam Veterans Monument. Locations may be modified for time and/or accessibility limitations. Tours of the ships will not be available.
Photos can include any number of people and there is no limit on the number of photos taken. Your appointment time is yours alone and will be strictly enforced. Your group will be the only one in your selected timeslot to ensure everyone’s safety. The photographer will be masked, hand sanitizer stations will be available, and spaces will be sanitized in between families.
Members save $5 per appointment.
Click here to purchase your ticket!

Virtual Paint and Draw Night
2020-10-13 18:45 - 20:00 UTC
In celebration of the Navy’s birthday, we invite veterans to join a virtual tour of maritime-themed artworks and an artmaking experience presented by the Albright-Knox and the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park. Participants will learn some introductory drawing and painting skills that center around the power of nature and the beauty of the sea, inspired by Sandra Cinto’s Tempest in Red, 2009, and other works from the Albright-Knox’s collection. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome. Bring a pencil, pen, or whatever you like to draw with; some watercolors, markers, or crayons for painting or coloring; and some paper.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Access and Community Programs Coordinator Karen Duval at kduval@albrightknox.org. Once registered, you will receive an email with details on how to join the event and a list of recommended materials for the artmaking activity.
For additional information, visit Albright-Knox Virtual Vets AK: Draw and Paint Night.

End of Season Book & Clearance Sale
2020-09-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-26 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Join us for our final weekend of the 2020 season! The Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park is hosting an End of Season Book & Clearance Sale at the Hangar Building on September 26 & 27 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Face coverings will be required.
