The Black Lions 1st ID Vietnam Living History Group will be at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park this Labor Day weekend for a brand new Vietnam living history event called "Vietnam Welcome Home." They will be inside the red Hangar Building on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4 from 10 AM until 5 […]

Join us at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Sunday, September 4th as we celebrate the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps! Active-duty and veteran Sailors and Marines will be on site with special exhibits and activities to interact with families and answer questions. There will be giveaways for the kids as well. Free […]

Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park and Explore & More Children's Museum on September 10 to celebrate heroes in the Western New York community. Honk for Heroes, presented by GEICO, is a free outdoor showcase of military and first responder vehicles, and activities for the entire family. Come show your appreciation for our brave […]

To commemorate the 21st Anniversary of 9/11, the Naval Park will host a Flag of Honor Across America Memorial Ceremony in partnership with Erie County. Join us at 8:30 AM on Sunday, September 11 inside the Hangar Building. This event is free and open to the public. As one of 75 sites across the country […]

  You are invited to the first Battle of the Bags Charity Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Ingram Micro, Lenovo, and Queen City Yard Game Co. LLC. The event will take place on the Fantail of USS Little Rock from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM on Saturday, September 17. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. $75 entry fee […]

Celebrate the First of Its Kind in the Nation Monument to honor all African American Veteran heroes! The monument will recognize the contributions of African American veterans from the five branches of the military who served during war and in peace times! The African American Veterans Monument Gala is a black-tie affair and will be […]

Witness the dedication and unveiling of the Nation's First African American Veterans Monument honoring all African American veterans who have served this country since the Revolutionary War! Tickets are free and can be reserved online by following this link.The dedication and unveiling of the African American Veterans Monument is a significant event that will commemorate […]

Join the Buffalo Naval & Military Park’s Curator and Director of Museum Collections, Shane Stephenson, for a special behind the scenes tour of USS Little Rock. This tour will give an in-depth look at our collections and highlight some of the challenges in preserving these important artifacts for future generations. Visit spaces on board the […]

Come join us for All Hands on Deck Yoga! Brought to you by Yogis in Service (YIS) and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, supporting YIS yoga programs for veterans, Yoga on the USS Little Rock is back for its fifth year! Enjoy an outing of yoga and history with Yogis in […]