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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:20260408T110816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T152635Z
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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:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250515T203534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T171530Z
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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:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T135058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135058Z
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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:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250311T191912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T182812Z
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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:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T135251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135251Z
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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:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250515T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T173906Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250731T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T153112Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250731T155812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T155812Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T135359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T135359Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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:20260408T110816
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250826T191215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155645Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250904T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T205418Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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:20260408T110816
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250801T185455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T185455Z
UID:18330-1758672000-1759017599@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Historic Naval Ship Association (HNSA) Symposium and Maritime Heritage Conference
DESCRIPTION: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\, marine art\, sailing\, advocacy\, and more! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! #MHC2025
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/historic-naval-ship-association-hnsa-symposium-and-maritime-heritage-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T155239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T174600Z
UID:17926-1758988800-1758988800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. September 27 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. September 28 @ 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-9-27-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154306Z
UID:17915-1759064400-1759071600@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-9-28-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250918T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T204101Z
UID:18444-1759581000-1759584600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:The Borinqueneers Film Screening
DESCRIPTION: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 the public.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/the-borinqueneers-film-screening-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:20251004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T173449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173449Z
UID:17943-1759593600-1759593600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. October 4 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. October 5 @ 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-10-4-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250918T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T192353Z
UID:18438-1760176800-1760194800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Ship or Treat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Naval Park will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\, with last admission at 3:00 PM. The Ship or Treat activities will be available between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. \nWhen touring most areas of the ships\, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways\, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds\, and climb up and down very steep ladders. If you choose to wear a costume\, please ensure that it is family friendly and fits properly to help prevent trips and falls. Please avoid items such as oversized shoes\, high heels\, and long capes.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/ship-or-treat-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173725Z
UID:17947-1760198400-1760198400@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. October 11 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. October 12 @ 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-10-11-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T154423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154423Z
UID:17919-1760274000-1760281200@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-10-12-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20251003T175039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T180245Z
UID:18493-1760781600-1760803200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:LCDR Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, 1:00 PM\, and 2:00 PM. It is free and open to the public. \nRalph C. Wilson\, Jr. (October 17\, 1918-March 25\, 2014) served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was the commanding officer of the minesweeper USS Picket. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres and navigated the first ship into Tokyo Bay after the atomic bomb had been dropped. \nHe later became a successful businessman and is best known as the founder and 54-year owner of the Buffalo Bills. In 2017\, his wife Mary Wilson generously donated her husband’s military uniform\, medals\, and letters he wrote to his dad while in service.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/lcdr-ralph-c-wilson-jr-day-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110816
CREATED:20250326T174025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174025Z
UID:17951-1760803200-1760803200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. October 18 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. October 19 @ 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-10-18-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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