The Buffalo History Museum
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This exhibit invites visitors to explore the transformative story of the Erie Canal. It begins with the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee and the canal’s opening in 1825, tracing how it helped turn Buffalo into a bustling port and shipping hub by the late 19th century.
It also highlights the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, women, and immigrant communities affected by the canal’s development, offering a richer understanding of its cultural and historical significance.
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04/23/2026
Trivia Night
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04/25/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
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04/26/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
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04/26/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
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04/28/2026
Tea Tasting with Tea Ceremony 2026
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05/02/2026
Pan-American Walking Tour
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05/02/2026
Silent Screams Film Screening and Panel Discussion
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05/06/2026
125 Years of the Pan-American Exposition: A Meeting and Celebration of Membership
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05/12/2026
Memory Cafe
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05/15/2026
Junior History Buffs
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Shop Uniquely Buffalo Gifts
Museum Shop
Find a variety of gifts in-person at our Museum Shop as well as a selection of gifts in our online store.
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Picture Store
Browse our extensive photo collection and decorate your home or office with classic Buffalo images.
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Discover, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the people, places and stories that make Western New York’s history extraordinary through our award-winning podcast, videos and blog.
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On This Day In Buffalo
Tuesday, April 21
Broadway National Bank opens, 1919
1067 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212, USA
Buffalo's Marse Joe McCarthy born, 1887
Buffalo called "Cradle of Aircraft" gets huge air show (1929), 1928
Wednesday, April 22
Babe Ruth defeats Buffalo 6-0, 1914
Ralph Nader speaks on first Earth Day, 1970
Clark Gym, University at Buffalo
Thursday, April 23
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo established, 1847
Ballplayer Warren Spahn born, 1921
John Truces of Seneca Street becomes the first Arab to be naturalized in the US, 1896
C.R. Rao of Amherst wins Nobel Prize in Statistics, 2023
Friday, April 24
Cooperative Grange Elevator burns, 1921
Niagara Street
Village of Black Rock incorporated, 1837
Bob Barker hosts the "Bob Barker Fun and Games Show" in Buffalo, 1982
Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Orphan Asylum incorporated, 1837
Saturday, April 25
South Buffalo Railway incorporated, 1899
Buffalo Savings Bank chartered, 1836
St. Lawrence Seaway opens, 1959
"Catholic Union" prints 1st issue, 1872
For preservation of our collection, contact us for inquiries relating to image reproduction and artifacts.
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Experiencing History With You
Visit Us
Upcoming Events
Visit Us at Canalside
This exhibit invites visitors to explore the transformative story of the Erie Canal. It begins with the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee and the canal’s opening in 1825, tracing how it helped turn Buffalo into a bustling port and shipping hub by the late 19th century.
It also highlights the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, women, and immigrant communities affected by the canal’s development, offering a richer understanding of its cultural and historical significance.
Learn More
Join Us
View All Events
04/23/2026
Trivia Night
Event Details
04/25/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
Event Details
04/26/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
Event Details
04/26/2026
13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
Event Details
04/28/2026
Tea Tasting with Tea Ceremony 2026
Event Details
05/02/2026
Pan-American Walking Tour
Event Details
05/02/2026
Silent Screams Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Event Details
05/06/2026
125 Years of the Pan-American Exposition: A Meeting and Celebration of Membership
Event Details
05/12/2026
Memory Cafe
Event Details
05/15/2026
Junior History Buffs
Event Details
Shop Uniquely Buffalo Gifts
Museum Shop
Find a variety of gifts in-person at our Museum Shop as well as a selection of gifts in our online store.
Shop Now
Picture Store
Browse our extensive photo collection and decorate your home or office with classic Buffalo images.
Shop Now
Discover, Watch, and Listen
Learn more about the people, places and stories that make Western New York’s history extraordinary through our award-winning podcast, videos and blog.
Podcast & Videos
Museum Blog
View Full Calendar
On This Day In Buffalo
Tuesday, April 21
Broadway National Bank opens, 1919
1067 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212, USA
Buffalo's Marse Joe McCarthy born, 1887
Buffalo called "Cradle of Aircraft" gets huge air show (1929), 1928
Wednesday, April 22
Babe Ruth defeats Buffalo 6-0, 1914
Ralph Nader speaks on first Earth Day, 1970
Clark Gym, University at Buffalo
Thursday, April 23
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo established, 1847
Ballplayer Warren Spahn born, 1921
John Truces of Seneca Street becomes the first Arab to be naturalized in the US, 1896
C.R. Rao of Amherst wins Nobel Prize in Statistics, 2023
Friday, April 24
Cooperative Grange Elevator burns, 1921
Niagara Street
Village of Black Rock incorporated, 1837
Bob Barker hosts the "Bob Barker Fun and Games Show" in Buffalo, 1982
Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Orphan Asylum incorporated, 1837
Saturday, April 25
South Buffalo Railway incorporated, 1899
Buffalo Savings Bank chartered, 1836
St. Lawrence Seaway opens, 1959
"Catholic Union" prints 1st issue, 1872
For preservation of our collection, contact us for inquiries relating to image reproduction and artifacts.
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