Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ – a program for people with changes in their memory or thinking and the people who care for them. At each Memory Cafe, participants will view our museum exhibits and artifacts, create arts and crafts and socialize with one another. Each session will… Continue Reading Memory Cafe
Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States in 1901 and hosted over 8 million people from around the world during the Pan-American Exposition. Learn about the exhibits, the shows, the sounds and smells that were experienced while visiting the exposition. Start… Continue Reading Pan-American Walking Tour
Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details of each theme behind the Waterway of Change exhibit! Look at the land itself while getting a deeper dive into the point of views that created a lasting impact of the Erie Canal had on New York and The United States of America. This tour explores the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Look through… Continue Reading Builders of the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
Life during the Erie Canal was complex for anyone: the civil war, reconstruction, and the social movements are just a few examples of the height of the canal went through. Women have had many challenges with the canal however it has also played pivotal rolls on social reforms. Emeres yourself into the time of the canal and uncover the climate that women had to face. Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details… Continue Reading Women on the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts and games. A short program, or “Circle Time,” is instructor-guided and includes songs, a brief lesson about local history and a story. After this, self-guided activities can be enjoyed by the whole… Continue Reading Junior History Buffs
Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details of each theme behind the Waterway of Change exhibit! Look at the land itself while getting a deeper dive into the point of views that created a lasting impact of the Erie Canal had on New York and The United States of America. This tour explores the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Look through… Continue Reading Builders of the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
Life during the Erie Canal was complex for anyone: the civil war, reconstruction, and the social movements are just a few examples of the height of the canal went through. Women have had many challenges with the canal however it has also played pivotal rolls on social reforms. Emeres yourself into the time of the canal and uncover the climate that women had to face. Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details… Continue Reading Women on the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
What did the Founders mean when they declared that "all men are created equal"? How did Abraham Lincoln redefine that ideal, and what does it mean for us today? Join acclaimed historian and author Chris Mackowski, Ph.D. for "All Men Are Created Equal": From Jefferson and Adams to Lincoln to Us, an engaging look at one… Continue Reading “All American Are Created Equal”: From Jefferson and Adams to Lincoln to Us
Join us for a tasty experience of the Erie Canal and discover how this remarkable engineering achievement transformed not only transportation and commerce, but also the foods Americans grew, bought, and ate. Before the canal, moving fresh produce and agricultural goods was slow, expensive, and difficult. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a food lover, or simply curious about… Continue Reading Harvest to Market: The Erie Canal’s Food Legacy
Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details of each theme behind the Waterway of Change exhibit! Look at the land itself while getting a deeper dive into the point of views that created a lasting impact of the Erie Canal had on New York and The United States of America. This tour explores the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Look through… Continue Reading Builders of the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
Life during the Erie Canal was complex for anyone: the civil war, reconstruction, and the social movements are just a few examples of the height of the canal went through. Women have had many challenges with the canal however it has also played pivotal rolls on social reforms. Emeres yourself into the time of the canal and uncover the climate that women had to face. Come explore the triumph and tragedies of the Erie Canal. Uncover the details… Continue Reading Women on the Canal Tour at the Waterway of Change Exhibit
School is in session! Join Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler for a four-part exploration of Buffalo's past. Sessions will include compelling lectures, historical resources, and lively discussions, about the people, events, and ideas that shaped the Queen City. Materials related to each topic will be available before the class for perusal and will be the… Continue Reading Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City – Session 1