Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 1

School is in session! Join Erie County Historian Douglas Kohler for a four-part exploration of Buffalo's past.

Sessions will include compelling lectures, historical resources, and lively discussions, about the people, events, and ideas that shaped the Queen City.

Materials related to each topic will be available before the class for perusal and will be the focus of the conversation. Bring your curiosity and come ready to join in.

Current Session:

Session 1 - Erie Canal: The Waterway of Change

Other Sessions: 
Session 2 - Industry: From Grain Elevators to Airplanes and Beyond 
Session 3 - The Pan-Am: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Rainbow City
Session 4 - Architectural Jewels: Leading a City's Renaissance 

$12 per class/ $36 for all four classes; free for members