All day and into the evening free history learning and entertainment is presented and made possible through the generous support of M&T Bank.
10-11 a.m.
African American Storytelling Free. Interactive storytelling with Sharon Holley at Museum Court

1-3 p.m. Free guided tours at the main Museum (One Museum Court) and Resource Center (459 Forest Ave.)

6-9 p.m.

A LIVELY NIGHT AT THE HISTORY MUSEUM (One Museum Court) A Night at The Buffalo History Museum. Admission is free all day and a full program of history related activities and entertainment will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. The celebration also includes museum tours, artifact scavenger hunts, crafts, and more.
Seven exhibits in the museum will be represented by actors and re-enactors portraying historic story- telling characters:
Millard Fillmore (Peter Wolfe) in the Street of Shops
Erastus Granger (Tom Shobert) in the The John R. Oishei Pioneer Gallery
George Pierce (Billy McEwen) in the Bflo Made Exhibit
Mary Talbert (Mary Craig) in the Neighbors Exhibit
Red Jacket (Al Parker) in the The John R. Oishei Native American Gallery
Abe Lincoln (David Krutiz) in the State Court Room
War of 1812 Soldiers (Volunteers from Old Fort Niagara) in the By Fire & Sword: The War in the Niagara Frontier Theatre, 1812-1814 Exhibit
Exhibit Opening

FORGING A CONNECTION: YOUR BUFFALO SABRES 1970-1975
Featuring significant historic moments, game jerseys and more!
Featuring premier artifacts from the BHE+M collection, the exhibit highlights the key events and the people behind them who, together, built a hockey team that became an early contender and in the process won Buffalo’s heart. The exhibit includes stories and artifacts from the Knox brothers’ initial proposal for a team in Buffalo, the formation of the French Connection, its trek to the cup finals, and many more.
Highlights include Tim Horton’s #2 jersey worn during his final home game in Buffalo, Gerry Meehan’s #15 sweater from when he scored the winning goal with .04 seconds left to knock the Flyers out of the ’72 playoffs, and goalie Roger Crozier’s jersey from the game six loss to Philadelphia in the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals. Other artifacts on display feature newspaper headlines, team photos, game sticks, Game Day program, Inaugural Season Wilkerson Sword, and much more.
All of the items in the exhibit are on loan from The Buffalo Hockey Experience and Museum, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of professional hockey in Buffalo, New York and Southern Ontario.
All events are free through the generosity of M&T Bank.