Events Tagged Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Music for a Sunday Afternoon

Music for a Sunday AfternoonSun, Jul 6th 2008
1:30pm
25 Nottingham Court,
Buffalo, NY

Music for a Sunday Afternoon features 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.

Included with museum admission.


    Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined Tours

    Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined ToursSun, Jul 13th 2008
    10:00am
    459 Forest Avenue,
    Buffalo, NY

    Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center. Guests 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 are 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 10AM and noon.

    Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here or calling 1.800.838.3006.


      Party on the Portico: Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz Ensemble

      Party on the Portico: Wendell Rivera's Latin Jazz EnsembleFri, Jul 18th 2008
      5:00pm
      25 Nottingham Court,
      Buffalo, NY

      At Party on the Portico guests 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. This month features Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz ensemble.


        Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined Tours

        Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined ToursSun, Jul 27th 2008
        10:00am
        459 Forest Avenue,
        Buffalo, NY

        Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center. Guests 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 are 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 10AM and noon.

        Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here or calling 1.800.838.3006.


          Behind The Scenes 2008

          Behind The Scenes 2008Wed, Aug 6th 2008
          5:30pm
          459 Forest Avenue,
          Buffalo, NY

          Come see the stuff! See how the Historical Society conserves and preserves more than 100,000 artifacts, ranging from Civil War uniforms to vintage quilts to President Grover Cleveland's wedding cake!

          Tours available today and on the following dates:

          September 17
          October 21
          November 5

          All tours run 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Arrive early to view the Pan-Am Centennial exhibit. Call 873-9644 ext. 318 for reservations, space is limited. Free parking is available on site.


            Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined Tours

            Historical Society and Forest Lawn Cemetery Combined ToursSun, Aug 10th 2008
            10:00am
            459 Forest Avenue,
            Buffalo, NY

            Tours begin at the Historical Society’s Resource Center. Guests 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 are 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 10AM and noon.

            Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets by clicking here or calling 1.800.838.3006.


              Party on the Portico: Babik

              Party on the Portico: BabikFri, Aug 22nd 2008
              5:00pm
              25 Nottingham Court,
              Buffalo, NY

              At Party on the Portico guests 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. This month features Babikone of the hottest bands on the U.S. gypsy jazz scene.


                Behind The Scenes 2008

                Behind The Scenes 2008Wed, Sep 17th 2008
                5:30pm
                459 Forest Avenue,
                Buffalo, NY

                Come see the stuff! See how the Historical Society conserves and preserves more than 100,000 artifacts, ranging from Civil War uniforms to vintage quilts to President Grover Cleveland's wedding cake!

                Tours available today and on the following dates:
                October 21
                November 5

                All tours run 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Arrive early to view the Pan-Am Centennial exhibit. Call 873-9644 ext. 318 for reservations, space is limited. Free parking is available on site.


                  Behind The Scenes 2008

                  Behind The Scenes 2008Tue, Oct 21st 2008
                  5:30pm
                  459 Forest Avenue,
                  Buffalo, NY

                  Come see the stuff! See how the Historical Society conserves and preserves more than 100,000 artifacts, ranging from Civil War uniforms to vintage quilts to President Grover Cleveland's wedding cake!

                  This is the second to last tour in the series. The final Behind the Scenes 2008 tour is on November 5.

                  All tours run 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Arrive early to view the Pan-Am Centennial exhibit. Call 873-9644 ext. 318 for reservations, space is limited. Free parking is available on site.


                    Behind The Scenes 2008 Final Tour

                    Behind The Scenes 2008 Final TourWed, Nov 5th 2008
                    5:30pm
                    459 Forest Avenue,
                    Buffalo, NY

                    Come see the stuff! See how the Historical Society conserves and preserves more than 100,000 artifacts, ranging from Civil War uniforms to vintage quilts to President Grover Cleveland's wedding cake!

                    This is the final Behind the Scenes 2008 tour, be sure to reserve your spot.

                    Arrive early to view the Pan-Am Centennial exhibit. Call 873-9644 ext. 318 for reservations, space is limited. Free parking is available on site.