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February 1
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Art-n-Facts: Vintage Valentines
Make your own valentine inspired by museum artifacts. All ages welcome. All materials included.
6 - 7 p.m.
PRICE: $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Please pre-register. 873-9644 x 311 |
February 4, 2011
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American History Girls Club
Featured Doll: Addy, 1864, Growing Up in the Civil War
The American History Girls Club brings young girls into the Museum for fun crafts, tours, and snacks related to the historic time periods of the American Girl Dolls. Ages of participants range from five to twelve. Girls do not need a doll to join.10 a.m. - Noon.
$10/session for member child
$15/session for non member child
Package Deal: Families can purchase all six club sessions combined with a Museum Family Membership to the Historical Society for $120!
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February 4 & 5
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The Model Trains Run 1 - 4 p.m.
See our model trains operate at full speed. Visitors have an opportunity to see a diorama under construction as our volunteer Rail Barons work to expand the display. All activities are included with regular museum admission.
The hand crafted train diorama represents Buffalo in the early 20th century and includes historic landmarks of Western New York . See a miniature version of the Erie Canal, the Eagle House in Williamsville, and the lost landmark: the Academy of Music , which once stood in downtown Buffalo . The diorama has been a permanent exhibit at the Historical Society for over twenty years. |
February 5
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African American Storytelling
With Sharon Holly in honor of Black History Month
2 p.m.
PRICE: Free with paid museum admission. |
February 7, 2011
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Story Time for Toddlers (Tuesdays 10-11am)
The NEW Museum Story Time program will take place the first Tuesday of every month. Parents visit with their children for a story time, museum tour, and craft activity all related to historic time periods. This program is perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged children, though all ages are welcome.
Admission costs:
FREE with paid admission
FREE for all members
Today's subject: Valentine's Fun |
February 11
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Abraham Lincoln's 203rd Birthday Celebration
Noon
Free to the public. |
February 11 & 12
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The Model Trains Run 1 - 4 p.m.
See our model trains operate at full speed. Visitors have an opportunity to see a diorama under construction as our volunteer Rail Barons work to expand the display. All activities are included with regular museum admission.
The hand crafted train diorama represents Buffalo in the early 20th century and includes historic landmarks of Western New York . See a miniature version of the Erie Canal, the Eagle House in Williamsville, and the lost landmark: the Academy of Music , which once stood in downtown Buffalo . The diorama has been a permanent exhibit at the Historical Society for over twenty years. |
February 15
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Genealogy Library Workshop 6 - 8 p.m.
Part I: Hour long “How To” begin your research seminar.
Part II: exclusive research session with librarian in Research Library, limit 15 people. Pre-registration required for this part.
Contact 876-9644 x 311.
PRICE: Part I only, museum admission plus $5. Part II: (cost also includes part I, $10 for members, $20 for non members) |
February 18
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Docent Training
Sign up for docent training. Complete schedule here.
Today's session::
Noon - 2 p.m. - Museum exhibit training: Neighbors, 1870’s Street of Shops |
February 18 & 19
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The Model Trains Run 1 - 4 p.m.
See our model trains operate at full speed. Visitors have an opportunity to see a diorama under construction as our volunteer Rail Barons work to expand the display. All activities are included with regular museum admission.
The hand crafted train diorama represents Buffalo in the early 20th century and includes historic landmarks of Western New York . See a miniature version of the Erie Canal, the Eagle House in Williamsville, and the lost landmark: the Academy of Music , which once stood in downtown Buffalo . The diorama has been a permanent exhibit at the Historical Society for over twenty years. |
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"George Lorenz: The Hound Dog"
Anthony Bannon, Executive Director of the George Eastman House, will speak on George Lorenz, founder of radion station WBLK. This lecture is in conjunction with the current exhibit, "Buffalo and Its Music," in the Community Gallery.
6 p.m.
Free with paid admission. |
February 22 & 23
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Wednesday, February 22: Brownie Scouts Around the World
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, February 23: Global Awareness
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brownie, Junior, and Cadett Girl Scouts can complete a variety of badge projects at the History Museum. Each program includes a museum tour, hands-on-activities, artifact scavenger hunts, and the opportunity to help local community organizations. Each session requires Scouts to bring a nonperishable food item or gently used book to be donated to community service groups in WNY.
Costs vary depending on program and included activities. |
February 25 & 26
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The Model Trains Run 1 - 4 p.m.
See our model trains operate at full speed. Visitors have an opportunity to see a diorama under construction as our volunteer Rail Barons work to expand the display. All activities are included with regular museum admission.
The hand crafted train diorama represents Buffalo in the early 20th century and includes historic landmarks of Western New York . See a miniature version of the Erie Canal, the Eagle House in Williamsville, and the lost landmark: the Academy of Music , which once stood in downtown Buffalo . The diorama has been a permanent exhibit at the Historical Society for over twenty years. |
February 29
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Live Jazz music with the “Full Swing Sound” & museum tours
6 - 8 p.m.
FREE with paid museum admission. |
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March 3, 2011
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American History Girls Club
Featured Doll: Molly, 1944, Growing Up in WWII
The American History Girls Club brings young girls into the Museum for fun crafts, tours, and snacks related to the historic time periods of the American Girl Dolls. Ages of participants range from five to twelve. Girls do not need a doll to join.10 a.m. - Noon.
$10/session for member child
$15/session for non member child
Package Deal: Families can purchase all six club sessions combined with a Museum Family Membership to the Historical Society for $120!
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March 6
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Story Time for Toddlers (Tuesdays 10-11am)
The NEW Museum Story Time program will take place the first Tuesday of every month. Parents visit with their children for a story time, museum tour, and craft activity all related to historic time periods. This program is perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged children, though all ages are welcome.
Today's subject: Museum Magic
Admission costs:
FREE with paid admission
FREE for all members |
March 7
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Art-n-Facts
Make your own art inspired by museum artifacts. All ages welcome, All ages welcome. All materials included.
6 - 7 p.m
PRICE: $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Please pre register. 873-9644 x 311 |
March 11
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Lecture with Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner
"The Iroquois influence on Women's Rights and Early Feminists”
On the cutting edge of feminist scholarship, Sally Roesch Wagner describes how women of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy (the Haudenosuanee) inspired the revolutionary vision of early feminists by providing a model of empowered women. At a time when Euro-American women were under the authority of men in all areas of their lives, Haudenosaunee women possessed decisive political voice, control of their bodies and property, custody of the children they bore, satisfying work and a society virtually free of rape and domestic violence. The thinking of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Matilda Joslyn Gage became transformed through their involvement with their Indigenous neighbors in upstate New York. Wagner’s presentation is based upon her book, Sisters in Spirit: The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Influence on Early American Feminists.
Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner is Executive Director, The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, Inc.
2 p.m. |
March 17
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Docent Training
Sign up for docent training. Complete schedule here.
Today's session:
Noon - 2 p.m. - Museum exhibit training: Road to Freedom and architectural history of the museum |
March 21
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“Haudenosaunee: After the Whirlwind”
Lecture with Alyssa Mt. Pleasant of Yale University.
6 - 8 p.m.
Ticket Price to be determined. |
March 24
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Her Story
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brownie, Junior, and Cadett Girl Scouts can complete a variety of badge projects at the History Museum. Each program includes a museum tour, hands-on-activities, artifact scavenger hunts, and the opportunity to help local community organizations. Each session requires Scouts to bring a nonperishable food item or gently used book to be donated to community service groups in WNY.
Costs vary depending on program and included activities. |
March 28
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Live Jazz music with the “Full Swing Sound” & museum tours
6 - 8 p.m.
FREE with paid museum admission. |
Community Gallery Opening |
Patrick Willett "Transience"
A solo show in mixed media
Opening reception March 28, 2012 5 - 8 p.m.
Exibit to run March 28 - June 30 |
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April 3

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Story Time for Toddlers (Tuesdays 10-11am)
The NEW Museum Story Time program will take place the first Tuesday of every month. Parents visit with their children for a story time, museum tour, and craft activity all related to historic time periods. This program is perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged children, though all ages are welcome.
Today's subject: Grandma's Attic
Admission costs:
FREE with paid admission
FREE for all members |
April 7
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American History Girls Club
Featured Doll: Julie, 1974
The American History Girls Club brings young girls into the Museum for fun crafts, tours, and snacks related to the historic time periods of the American Girl Dolls. Ages of participants range from five to twelve. Girls do not need a doll to join.10 a.m. - Noon.
$10/session for member child
$15/session for non member child
Package Deal: Families can purchase all six club sessions combined with a Museum Family Membership to the Historical Society for $120! |
April 10
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My Community
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brownie, Junior, and Cadett Girl Scouts can complete a variety of badge projects at the History Museum. Each program includes a museum tour, hands-on-activities, artifact scavenger hunts, and the opportunity to help local community organizations. Each session requires Scouts to bring a nonperishable food item or gently used book to be donated to community service groups in WNY.
Costs vary depending on program and included activities. |
April 12
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Museum Discovery
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Brownie, Junior, and Cadett Girl Scouts can complete a variety of badge projects at the History Museum. Each program includes a museum tour, hands-on-activities, artifact scavenger hunts, and the opportunity to help local community organizations. Each session requires Scouts to bring a nonperishable food item or gently used book to be donated to community service groups in WNY.
Costs vary depending on program and included activities. |
April 21
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Docent Training
Sign up for docent training. Complete schedule here.
Today's session:
Noon - 2 p.m. - Pan Am exhibit at the Resource Center. |
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May 5
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American History Girls Club
Featured Doll: Josefina, Cinquo de Mayo Party
The American History Girls Club brings young girls into the Museum for fun crafts, tours, and snacks related to the historic time periods of the American Girl Dolls. Ages of participants range from five to twelve. Girls do not need a doll to join.10 a.m. - Noon.
$10/session for member child
$15/session for non member child
Package Deal: Families can purchase all six club sessions combined with a Museum Family Membership to the Historical Society for $120! |
The Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
is preparing to make history at its
150th Anniversary Gala
at downtown's newly restored historic treasure -
the Lafayette Hotel! |
May 12
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People of the World
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brownie, Junior, and Cadett Girl Scouts can complete a variety of badge projects at the History Museum. Each program includes a museum tour, hands-on-activities, artifact scavenger hunts, and the opportunity to help local community organizations. Each session requires Scouts to bring a nonperishable food item or gently used book to be donated to community service groups in WNY.
Costs vary depending on program and included activities. |
| Save the Date! |
Save the Dates! |
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Party on the Portico
Friday, June 15 |
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Party on the Portico
Friday, July 20 |
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Party on the Portico
Friday, August 17 |
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Red Jacket Award Dinner
Thursday, September 20 |
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Paint the Town
Thursday, November 8 |