The weekly program features storytelling with a historical and cultural twist. Call the education department at 873-9644 ext. 310 for additional information.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

"Inventing Niagara: How One Woman Examines the History, Nature, and Development of Niagara Falls." Ginger Strand, author of the newly published book, Inventing Niagara: Beauty, Power and Lies, tells how her exploration of the Niagara Falls scenic area unveiled dichotomies of real versus fake, natural beauty and environmental ugliness, and mastering nature versus coexisting with it.

2:00 p.m. Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

Party on the Portico with John and Mary and the Valkyries.

Come enjoy live music, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, free tours of the History Museum, and great views of Mirror Lake and the Japanese Garden from the steps of the museum. John and Mary and the Valkyries, featuring former 10,000 Maniacs members John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey, will perform.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $10 General/ BECHS members $5

"American Grandstand: Songs in the Service of Politics." A lecture by Michael Lasser, popular music essayist and host of the syndicated radio program Fascinatin' Rhythm. Guests will learn about the music of presidential campaigns and the songs which captured the tone of the country in significant election eras.

2:00 p.m. $10 General/$8 BECHS Members and Students

The Historical Society will operate its popular model train display, which features over 200 feet of HO gauge track, 100 buildings and a scale Erie Canal lock.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission/ Free for BECHS Members

Stephen Baker on the Pan-Am Steinway Grand.

Accomplished pianist Stephen Baker will perform a program titled “Broadway & Beyond,” with selections ranging from Rogers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber.

1:30 - 3:00

Included with Museum Admission/ Free for BECHS Members

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

With over 8 million guests from around the world, gorgeous fountains and pavilions, and an exciting midway, the 1901 Pan-American Exposition served as both Buffalo’s greatest triumph and the stage for a national tragedy – the assassination of President William McKinley. Walk the former expo grounds, now one of Buffalo’s most popular residential neighborhoods, and imagine this impressive event.
Guided tours begin at the History Museum, weather permitting. No reservations required. Call 873-9644 ext. 301 for information.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. $10 per person, including souvenir guide map.

"Borrowed Soldiers: How the 27th New York Division Helped the British Win the Great War." Mitchell Yockelson, an archivist with the National Archives and Records Administration and teacher of history at the United States Naval Academy and Norwich University, will present a talk about American soldiers under British command during World War I. Co-sponsored by the Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society

2:00 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission/Free for Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society and BECHS Members

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

The Historical Society is recording oral histories in collaboration with the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Veterans of any U.S. military service may contact Kathleen Mathews at 873-9644 ext. 317 to schedule an appointment.

By appointment.

Party on the Portico with Brian Wheat and Groggy Darlin'

Come enjoy live music, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, free tours of the History Museum, and great views of Mirror Lake and the Japanese Garden from the steps of the museum. Brian Wheat, Buffalo Spree’s Best Solo Artist of 2007, will perform with his band, Groggy Darlin’.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $10 General/ $ BECHS Members

The Historical Society will operate its popular model train display, which features over 200 feet of HO gauge track, 100 buildings and a scale Erie Canal lock.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission/ Free for BECHS Members

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

With over 8 million guests from around the world, gorgeous fountains and pavilions, and an exciting midway, the 1901 Pan-American Exposition served as both Buffalo’s greatest triumph and the stage for a national tragedy – the assassination of President William McKinley. Walk the former expo grounds, now one of Buffalo’s most popular residential neighborhoods, and imagine this impressive event.
Guided tours begin at the History Museum, weather permitting. No reservations required. Call 873-9644 ext. 301 for information.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. $10 per person, including souvenir guide map.

Stephen Baker on the Pan-Am Steinway Grand.

Accomplished pianist Stephen Baker will perform a program titled “Music of the Pan-American Exposition and Rags,” with selections ranging from Victor Herbert to Scott Joplin.

1:30 - 3:00

Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members .

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

Party on the Portico with Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Come enjoy live music, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, free tours of the History Museum, and great views of Mirror Lake and the Japanese Garden from the steps of the museum. Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz ensemble will perform danceable Latin music.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $10 General/$5 BECHS Members

The Historical Society will operate its popular model train display, which features over 200 feet of HO gauge track, 100 buildings and a scale Erie Canal lock.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission/ Free for BECHS Members

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

With over 8 million guests from around the world, gorgeous fountains and pavilions, and an exciting midway, the 1901 Pan-American Exposition served as both Buffalo’s greatest triumph and the stage for a national tragedy – the assassination of President William McKinley. Walk the former expo grounds, now one of Buffalo’s most popular residential neighborhoods, and imagine this impressive event.
Guided tours begin at the History Museum, weather permitting. No reservations required. Call 873-9644 ext. 301 for information.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. $10 per person, including souvenir guide map.

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

Party on the Portico with Babik.

Come enjoy live music, beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, free tours of the History Museum, and great views of Mirror Lake and the Japanese Garden from the steps of the museum. Babik will perform upbeat gypsy jazz in the vein of Django Reinhardt.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $10 General/$5 BECHS Members

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

With over 8 million guests from around the world, gorgeous fountains and pavilions, and an exciting midway, the 1901 Pan-American Exposition served as both Buffalo’s greatest triumph and the stage for a national tragedy – the assassination of President William McKinley. Walk the former expo grounds, now one of Buffalo’s most popular residential neighborhoods, and imagine this impressive event.
Guided tours begin at the History Museum, weather permitting. No reservations required. Call 873-9644 ext. 301 for information.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. $10 per person, including souvenir guide map.

A lecture by Michael V. Haselswerdt, Ph.D., professor of political science at Canisius College. Dr. Haselswerdt worked on the advance team for presidential candidate Michael Dukakis and teaches a course at Canisius on advance political campaign work.

2:00 p.m. $8 General/$6 BECHS Members and Students.

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

A lecture by Adam Zyglis, editorial cartoonist for the Buffalo News, who will explain how an editorial cartoonist chooses a subject and distills its meaning to an image, and how the reader can interpret a political cartoon.

1:30 p.m. $8 General/$6 BECHS Members and Students

Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex. Guests will take an hour-long guided tour of the Resource Center’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which tells the story of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, and then be transported via motor coach to Forest Lawn Cemetery for a riding tour of the grounds, complete with costumed actors.

There are two separate tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Tickets are $25 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/8231.

Discover the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in the Historical Society’s Spirit of the City exhibit, which details the circumstances that brought the massive event to Buffalo, the construction of its elaborate grounds and ornate buildings, the attractions of the midway, the teardown and aftermath of the exposition structures, and the tragic assassination of President William McKinley. The exhibit is housed in the Historical Society’s Resource Center, located at 459 Forest Avenue, across from the Richardson Complex.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Included with Museum Admission/Free for BECHS Members

For ticket info, the public may call Mary Louise Stanley at 873-9644 ext. 316
The History Museum will display original paintings of Buffalo scenes by fifty local artists. Guests will view the works, sample food from Oliver’s, and participate in a live auction of the paintings.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Historical Society will operate its popular model train display, which features over 200 feet of HO gauge track, 100 buildings and a scale Erie Canal lock.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Included with Museum Admission/ Free for BECHS Members

With over 8 million guests from around the world, gorgeous fountains and pavilions, and an exciting midway, the 1901 Pan-American Exposition served as both Buffalo’s greatest triumph and the stage for a national tragedy – the assassination of President William McKinley. Walk the former expo grounds, now one of Buffalo’s most popular residential neighborhoods, and imagine this impressive event.
Guided tours begin at the History Museum, weather permitting. No reservations required. Call 873-9644 ext. 301 for information.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. $10 per person, including souvenir guide map.