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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-9-1-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250906T113000
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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:20260408T123238
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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:20260408T123238
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:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250515T203849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T182044Z
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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:20260408T123238
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T154209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154209Z
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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-9-21-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250801T185455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T185455Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154306Z
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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-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:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250918T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T204101Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250918T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T192353Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174025Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20251003T150506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T194637Z
UID:18488-1761242400-1761247800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building at 6:00 PM on Thursday\, October 23\, for a speaker series program with author\, historian\, and actor Christopher Warner. His written works have appeared in numerous magazines and publications\, including Aviation History\, Military History\, The Past\, Portland Monthly\, World War Two Quarterly\, History Scotland\, Irish America\, The Kerry Magazine\, and Síocháin. His new book\, Playing for Keeps: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II\, was released this Fall. \nPlaying for Keeps: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II presents the combat experiences of the greatest athletes from the “Greatest Generation.” Whether pitching no-hitters\, scoring touchdowns\, or winning Olympic gold medals\, these superstars were a rare breed. But they would also prove their mettle in a different arena\, taking part in some of the biggest battles in history. \nThis event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00. Please register online to reserve your seat. 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/speaker-series-legendary-athletes-in-combat-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174222Z
UID:17955-1761408000-1761408000@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. October 25 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. October 26 @ 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-10-25-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174434Z
UID:17959-1762012800-1762012800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. November 1 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 2 @ 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-11-1-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20251001T215255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T215255Z
UID:18468-1762590600-1762601400@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Race
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Race presented by Destination Races is proudly supported by RICHMOND VONA PERSONAL INJURY. \nThe Race is open to the entire community to celebrate our military veterans. We welcome the young\, old\, families\, friends\, military and civilian. Co-hosted with WNY Heroes and Buffalo Naval & Military Park.  Proceeds will benefit these two groups to PRESERVE. PROTECT. HONOR all who served.EVENT DATE:November 8\, 2025Race Start Time: 9:00 AMREGISTRATION\nFollow this link to registerOnline registration closes November 5PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UPNovember 7\, 2025 from 11:30 AM-7:30 PMLocation: Other Half BreweryKIDS “CADET” RACE\nNovember 8\, 2025\nRace Start Time: 8:30 AM\nOpen to all kids ages 2-8. Kids will receive an admission ticket to the Buffalo Naval Park. Registration is required.POST RACE: Other Half Brewery featuring a Kegs n’ Eggs Post Race Celebration. \n\n* Participants receive food & drink** Spectators and non-runners welcome but to enjoy the food & drink\, the cost is $10. \n     
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/veterans-race-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174648Z
UID:17963-1762617600-1762617600@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. November 8 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 9 @ 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-11-8-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20251016T201727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T180327Z
UID:18629-1762855200-1762876800@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Veterans Day at the Buffalo Naval Park. Veterans with ID receive free admission. The Naval Park will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\, with last admission at 3:00 PM. \nJoin us for a Veterans Day ceremony in the Hangar Building at 10:00 AM. It is free and open to the public. \nAt 12:00 PM\, an outdoor ceremony will take place at the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial. \nThe Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host a ceremony in the Hangar Building at 2:00 PM which will conclude with a wreath laying at the African American Veterans Monument. At 4:00 PM\, the Buffalo Retired Old Men Eating Out (BROMEOs) and African American Veterans Monument\, Inc. will host the 2025 Outstanding Citizens Award ceremony to honor five veterans: World War II U.S. Army veteran Colonel Luther Burnette\, Command Sergeant Major Henry W. Curtis\, Sergeant First Class Reverend Eugene L. Pierce\, Corporal Monica Lynch\, and Sergeant Richard Clark. \nAll ceremonies are free and open to the public. \nThe Radio Association of Western New York will be operating on the air from the radio room aboard USS Little Rock on both Saturday\, November 8 and Tuesday\, November 11. They will welcome visitors to stop by and ask questions. Kids can send their name in morse code and earn a certificate.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/veterans-day-2025/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174839Z
UID:17967-1763222400-1763222400@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. November 15 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 16 @ 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-11-15-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T174955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T174955Z
UID:17971-1763827200-1763827200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Overnight Youth Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Sat. November 22 @ 4:00 PM – Sun. November 23 @ 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-11-22-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20250326T154509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T154509Z
UID:17922-1764334800-1764342000@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-11-28-25/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T123238
CREATED:20251105T180202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T153151Z
UID:18802-1764410400-1764439200@buffalonavalpark.org
SUMMARY:Deck the Hulls
DESCRIPTION:Deck the Hulls at the Buffalo Naval Park and join us for a festive day of holiday movies\, hot cocoa\, holiday shopping\, crafts\, a book signing\, and more! Meet Santa and watch the ships light up for the holiday season at a special ship lighting ceremony. \n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Book Signing with Shane Stephenson\, Curator at the Buffalo Naval Park \n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Special appearance by Santa \n1:00 PM: Movie Screening of Christmas in Connecticut \n3:00 PM: Movie Screening of White Christmas \n5:00 PM: Naval Park Holiday Ship Lighting Ceremony \nThe event is free and open to the public with drinks and snacks available in the Hangar Building for purchase. The Naval Park’s gift shop will be open from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. \nNovember 29 will also kick off our guided Blue Nose Winter Tours\, which will be available every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, and 1:30 PM throughout the winter\, weather permitting. \n 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/deck-the-hulls/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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