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SUMMARY:Vietnam Welcome Home Living History Event
DESCRIPTION: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 Hanger Building on Saturday\, September 3 and Sunday\, September 4 from 10 AM until 5 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-welcome-home-living-history-event/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis tour will give an in-depth look at our collections and highlight some of the challenges in preserving these important artifacts for future generations. Visit spaces on board the USS Little Rock that are not available on any of our other tours. \nEach tour will last approximately 2 hours and will be limited to 10 people. When touring most areas of the ship\, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways\, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds\, and climb up and down very steep ladders. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes\, closed-toe shoes\, and bring a flashlight. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/behind-the-scenes-curator-tour-16/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220904T100000
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SUMMARY:Vietnam Welcome Home Living History Event
DESCRIPTION: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 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-welcome-home-living-history-event-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Summer Series: Navy/Marines Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park on Sunday\, September 4th as we celebrate the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps!  \nActive-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.  \nFree with paid admission.  \nDon’t forget to check out our family membership option as well! 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/family-summer-series-navy-marines-day/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220910T100000
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SUMMARY:Honk for Heroes
DESCRIPTION: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 military personnel and emergency responders who keep our country and community safe! All outdoor displays and activities are free and open to the public and will be available from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Buffalo Naval & Military Park will be open all day with “pay what you wish” admission.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/honk-for-heroes-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs one of 75 sites across the country participating in this ceremony\, community members will have the honor of reading the names and a short biography of 65 individuals who died on September 11\, 2001\, as well as those with a connection to Western New York. If you would like to request a specific name to be read during the ceremony\, please follow this link.
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/9-11-flag-of-honor-across-america-memorial-ceremony/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park: Hangar Building\, 1 Naval Park Cove\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Bags: Charity Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou 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 for a team of 2 people includes a Naval Park family pass\, coupon for food/beverages\, access to the ships\, and a lifetime of memories!  We highly encourage you to bring your own bags\, but bags will be provided if you do not have your own.  Follow this link to register!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/battle-of-the-bags-charity-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:African American Veterans Monument Gala
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe African American Veterans Monument Gala is a black-tie affair and will be held at Templeton Landing which showcases the best waterfront view in Buffalo\, New York! This amazing evening demonstrating excellence\, honor\, and sacrifice will celebrate our African American Veteran Heroes who have served this country since the Revolutionary War. This monumental event will begin with a cocktail reception\, followed by an intimate dinner and program. After the keynote speaker’s presentation\, the festivities will continue with dancing to the music of Taylor Made Jazz. Proceeds from the Gala will support updating\, programming\, and ongoing expenses of the Monument. We hope to see you there! Should you have any questions or need additional information\, please contact the host committee at info@aavmwny.org. Event Details \nDate: Friday\, September 23\, 2022\nLocation: Templeton Landing\, 2 Templeton Terrace\, Buffalo\, New York 14202\nCocktail Reception – 6:00 PM\nDinner & Program – 7:00 PM\nVIP Guest Speaker – 8:45 PM\nMingling and Dancing – 9:30 PM (the event ends at 10:00 PM)\nAttire: Formal Attire is Required \nParking: \nParking is available in the Templeton Landing parking lot directly in front of the venue. For Gala attendees that would like valet parking\, we have arranged for optional valet parking at a cost of $10. \n 
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/african-american-veterans-monument-gala/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:African American Veterans Monument Dedication & Unveiling
DESCRIPTION: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 and preserve the legacy of African American military service members in defense of our Nation. African Americans have served in all 12 of the country’s major conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War in 1775. The monument will be the first in the United States that collectively celebrates the contributions of African American veterans. The African American Veterans Monument is intended to raise the consciousness of visitors by providing individuals\, both young and old\, with the opportunity to learn about African American cultural history. The African American Veterans Monument will have a significant impact on visitors to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park\, Canalside\, the waterfront\, and the Erie Basin Marina. It will provide an opportunity to learn more about the sacrifices and contributions made by African Americans amid extremely challenging times including slavery\, segregation\, and discrimination. Only a small percentage of African American veterans’ stories are known publicly. This interactive exhibit will provide visitors with a virtual reality tour including historical information on each conflict and personal accounts from African American soldiers and/or their respective families.  \n\n\nTime & Location\nSaturday\, September 24 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n1 Marine Dr\, Buffalo\, NY 14202
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/african-american-veterans-monument-dedication-unveiling/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis tour will give an in-depth look at our collections and highlight some of the challenges in preserving these important artifacts for future generations. Visit spaces on board the USS Little Rock that are not available on any of our other tours. \nEach tour will last approximately 2 hours and will be limited to 10 people. When touring most areas of the ship\, visitors should expect to traverse narrow passageways\, be able to step over significantly raised thresholds\, and climb up and down very steep ladders. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes\, closed-toe shoes\, and bring a flashlight. \nCurator Tours will take place at 1:00 PM. \nClick here to purchase your tickets!
URL:https://buffalonavalpark.org/event/behind-the-scenes-curator-tour-17/
LOCATION:Buffalo Naval Park\, United States
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