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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: EC200 Speaker Series: The Erie Canal's Indigenous Impact Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is presented by the Buffalo Maritime Center and will take place outside the Hangar Building near the Commercial Slip. \nThe 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. \nSpeakers 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. \n                   
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-7-8-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
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SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Mike Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Buffalo’s Canal District\, including Dante Place and Central Wharf\, with author and historian Mike Vogel. He co-authored the book\, “America’s Crossroads: Buffalo’s Canal Street/Dante Place – The Making of a City.” \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-7-10-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250508T150625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174323Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Call 2025
DESCRIPTION:July 11-12 is Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park! In partnership with the Military History Preservation Group\, reenactors from across the United States will be gathering to bring the USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. The ship’s company will conduct general quarters and gunnery drills on USS The Sullivans. Period-correct food will be prepared from the U.S. Navy cookbook in the galley of USS Little Rock. This is an event history buffs and food fanatics alike will not want to miss!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/mess-call-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250508T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174420Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Call 2025
DESCRIPTION:July 11-12 is Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park! In partnership with the Military History Preservation Group\, reenactors from across the United States will be gathering to bring the USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. The ship’s company will conduct general quarters and gunnery drills on USS The Sullivans. Period-correct food will be prepared from the U.S. Navy cookbook in the galley of USS Little Rock. This is an event history buffs and food fanatics alike will not want to miss!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/mess-call-2025-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T134043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134043Z
UID:17867-1752411600-1752418800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-7-13-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T134211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134211Z
UID:17871-1752498000-1752505200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-7-14-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T191600
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T145648Z
UID:18259-1752606960-1752710340@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Give 716
DESCRIPTION:Give 716 is coming up on July 15-16! Starting at 7:16 PM on Tuesday\, July 15\, the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations will be providing matching grants and funds over the course of   hours to local charities and nonprofit organizations who receive donations at www.give716.org. \nThis year\, we are undertaking a major project to preserve USS Little Rock by painting the hull of the ship. This is a $15\,000+ project that will require the purchase of a new paint barge and scaffolding\, and at least 218 gallons of paint. We will be using a special marine-grade U.S. Navy-approved paint to cover 54\,400 square feet of the ship’s hull. The paint is the only barrier between weather and steel\, and is an important part of protecting the hull from the ravages of rust and corrosion; and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the ship. \nIn honor of the 80th Anniversary of USS Little Rock\, we are asking for your help to contribute towards this project. Your $50 donation will buy 1 gallon of paint which will cover 250 square feet of USS Little Rock’s hull. \n 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/give-716-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T134642Z
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UID:17875-1753362000-1753369200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-7-24-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250515T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T153930Z
UID:18119-1753380000-1753383600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: John Montague
DESCRIPTION:John Montague\, board member and founder of the Buffalo Maritime Center\, will discuss the history of boats and boating on the Erie Canal. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-7-24-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T134819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134819Z
UID:17879-1753707600-1753714800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-7-28-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T135003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135003Z
UID:17883-1754571600-1754578800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-8-7-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250725T152423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T152635Z
UID:18288-1754589600-1754593200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold and Susan J. Eck
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold and Susan J. Eck will discuss the impact of the Erie Canal on Black Americans\, abolitionism\, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-8-7-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250515T203534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T171530Z
UID:18123-1755194400-1755198000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Erie Canal Boat Project
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Maritime Center will talk about the history and making of the full-sized replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief\, which first traversed the Erie Canal upon its opening in 1825. This ambitious community boatbuilding initiative\, brought to life by hundreds of volunteers\, took place inside the Longshed at Canalside on Buffalo’s waterfront from October 2020 to June 2024 and will embark on the Bicentennial Voyage from Buffalo to New York Harbor on September 24\, 2025. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-8-14-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T135058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135058Z
UID:17887-1755435600-1755442800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-8-17-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250311T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T182812Z
UID:17795-1755797400-1755808200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Ship N' Shore
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Buffalo Naval & Military Park’s biggest event of the year! Join us at 5:30 PM on Thursday\, August 21 for a fun and memorable evening of food\, drinks\, and live music on the Buffalo Waterfront. \nGuests will enjoy delicious food and beverages from some of the best establishments in Buffalo\, listen to live music entertainment\, participate in our basket raffle\, silent auction\, and 50/50 raffle to benefit the Naval Park\, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting of our magnificent grounds and monuments garden. \nThis is a 21+ event and will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $85 in advance or $95 at the door. The food\, drinks\, and music are all included in the price of your ticket! \nEach ticket purchased helps the Naval Park maintain our ships\, artifacts\, museum\, and grounds\, which all support our mission to Honor\, Educate\, Inspire\, and Preserve. \nClick here for additional information.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ship-n-shore-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135251Z
UID:17895-1756040400-1756047600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-8-24-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250515T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T173906Z
UID:18127-1756404000-1756407600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Rizzo-Choi\, Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo\, will discuss the Erie Canal’s impact on immigration and refugee history in Buffalo. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-8-28-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250731T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T153112Z
UID:18318-1756548000-1756573200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Vietnam Welcome Home Living History Event
DESCRIPTION:The Black Lions 1st ID Vietnam Living History Group will be returning to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park this Labor Day weekend for a Vietnam living history event called “Vietnam Welcome Home.”They will be inside the red Hangar Building on Saturday\, August 30 from 10 AM until 5 PM and Sunday\, August 31 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Vietnam War Living Historians will be present with table displays designed to educate attendees on the uniforms\, equipment and stories of the era.This event is free to the public and is a great opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War and to help support the Naval Park. Planned activities include table displays of military equipment and weapons\, military vehicles\, educational films and opportunities for Vietnam Veterans to speak.The Black Lions is a Living History group in the Western New York area that educates the public on the Vietnam War. The group concentrates on an impression of the 1st U.S. Infantry Division\, 2nd Battalion\, 28th Regiment “Black Lions” B Company Rifle Squad in Vietnam during 1967-1969. The group utilizes hands-on displays of the uniforms\, equipment\, weapons and every day items carried and used by the “Big Red One” Infantry of the Vietnam War.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/vietnam-living-history-2025-1/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250731T155812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T155812Z
UID:18322-1756634400-1756656000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Vietnam Welcome Home Living History Event
DESCRIPTION:The Black Lions 1st ID Vietnam Living History Group will be returning to the Buffalo Naval & Military Park this Labor Day weekend for a Vietnam living history event called “Vietnam Welcome Home.”They will be inside the red Hangar Building on Saturday\, August 30 from 10 AM until 5 PM and Sunday\, August 31 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Vietnam War Living Historians will be present with table displays designed to educate attendees on the uniforms\, equipment and stories of the era.This event is free to the public and is a great opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War and to help support the Naval Park. Planned activities include table displays of military equipment and weapons\, military vehicles\, educational films and opportunities for Vietnam Veterans to speak.The Black Lions is a Living History group in the Western New York area that educates the public on the Vietnam War. The group concentrates on an impression of the 1st U.S. Infantry Division\, 2nd Battalion\, 28th Regiment “Black Lions” B Company Rifle Squad in Vietnam during 1967-1969. The group utilizes hands-on displays of the uniforms\, equipment\, weapons and every day items carried and used by the “Big Red One” Infantry of the Vietnam War.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/vietnam-living-history-2025-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T135359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135359Z
UID:17899-1756645200-1756652400@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-8-31-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T154037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154037Z
UID:17903-1756731600-1756738800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-9-1-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250811T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T154351Z
UID:18361-1757149200-1757158200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Fireboat Edward M. Cotter VIP Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Buffalo Naval Park and the Fireboat Edward M. Cotter Conservancy on Saturday\, September 6\, for a special VIP experience to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the E.M. Cotter’s arrival in Buffalo. The event will begin inside the Hangar Building at 9:00 AM with breakfast and a presentation on the Fireboat’s 125 years of service to Buffalo and Western New York. Guests will then watch the reenactment of the Fireboat E.M. Cotter’s arrival from a viewing area aboard USS Little Rock. \nThe VIP ticket includes admission to the Buffalo Naval Park for the day and a spot to view the Bills Mafia Boat Parade starting at 1:00 PM. \n\n9:00 AM: Doors open in the Hangar Building and a continental breakfast is served \n9:30 AM: Historic presentation of the Edward M. Cotter’s service to the City of Buffalo and surrounding watershed communities \n10:30 AM: Move to the Little Rock Fantail for a VIP view of the festivities \n11:00 AM: Reenactment of the arrival and escort of the Fireboat Edward M. Cotter \n11:30 AM: Event ends; Guests may stay to take a self-guided tour of the Buffalo Naval Park \n1:00 PM: As a bonus\, guests are welcome to return to the Little Rock Fantail to watch the Bills Mafia Boat Parade \n 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/cotter-vip/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250826T191215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155645Z
UID:18390-1757584800-1757610000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Closure Alert: 9/11 Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:9/11 Day of Service \nPlease be advised that the Naval Park SHIPS will be CLOSED on Thursday\, September 11.  \nFor the third year in a row\, the Buffalo Naval Park will host its largest day of volunteerism on Thursday\, September 11. National Grid employees will partake in day-long activities to kick off the 9/11 Day of Service\, including welding\, carpentry work\, removing rust\, running electrical wire\, and painting the historic vessels. \nThey’ll be joined by staff from Highmark Inc. bringing the total number of volunteers to around 150. We are so grateful for their support and look forward to seeing all of the work they accomplish at the Naval Park. \nThe Buffalo Naval Park will host a 9/11 ceremony in the Hangar Building at 11:30 AM that is free and open to the public. The gift shop will remain open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. \n 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/day-of-service-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250904T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T205418Z
UID:18407-1757606400-1757610000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:RADM Robert E. Wirth at the Buffalo Naval Park
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Naval Park and the Western New York Council of the Navy League of the United States is proud to host Rear Admiral Robert E. Wirth\, a native of Grand Island\, NY\, for two special presentations on Thursday\, September 11.Currently serving as Commander\, Submarine Group TEN\, RADM Wirth has been recognized with numerous awards\, including the Defense Superior Service Medal\, Legion of Merit\, Defense Service Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal and more.RADM Wirth will be the keynote speaker at the 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony starting at 11:30 AM. At 4:00 PM\, he will speak on the current and future state of the U.S. Navy. Both programs will take place at the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building and are free and open to the public. \n*Please note that the ships will be closed to the public on September 11 due to the 9/11 Day of Service with volunteers participating from National Grid\, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York\, M&T Bank\, HARCAT Welding\, and more.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/radm-robert-e-wirth-at-the-buffalo-naval-park/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250515T203849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T182044Z
UID:18131-1757613600-1757617200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Melissa Parker Leonard
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Parker Leonard is the founder of 7th Gen Cultural Resources\, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Indigenous history. She will discuss the Erie Canal’s impact on the Buffalo Creek Reservation and Seneca Indian Park. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-9-11-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T155619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173249Z
UID:17932-1757779200-1757779200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. September 13 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. September 14 @ 10:00 AM \nSpend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts\, youth groups\, friends\, and families. \nDuring your overnight encampment\, you will: \n• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived; \n• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck; \n• Tour the USS Little Rock\, USS The Sullivans\, and USS Croaker; \n• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary). \nVisit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/overnight-youth-encampment-9-13-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T154120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154120Z
UID:17907-1757854800-1757862000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-9-14-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T173145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173145Z
UID:17936-1758384000-1758384000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. September 20 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. September 21 @ 10:00 AM \nSpend the night aboard USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for scouts\, youth groups\, friends\, and families. \nDuring your overnight encampment\, you will: \n• Sleep in berthing compartments where the real Little Rock crew lived; \n• Enjoy dinner and breakfast in the crew’s Mess Deck; \n• Tour the USS Little Rock\, USS The Sullivans\, and USS Croaker; \n• Participate in educational programs and activities to learn about life onboard ship (educational programs may vary). \nVisit buffalonavalpark.org/overnight for additional information.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/overnight-youth-encampment-9-20-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250326T154209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154209Z
UID:17911-1758459600-1758466800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nDue to the length of the tour and the spaces that will be visited\, the Curator tour is for ages 11 and older. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/curator-tour-9-21-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T084440
CREATED:20250904T212949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T212949Z
UID:18413-1758463200-1758466800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:EC200 Speaker Series: Rich Newberg and Tim Bohen
DESCRIPTION: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 of the grain scoopers to the launch of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief. Balladeer Stuart Shapiro will also perform a few numbers that finished first in Erie Canal original song writing competitions. \nThe 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. This series is co-sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park and The Buffalo History Museum. \nSpeakers 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.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ec200-9-21-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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