| 1st Wednesday December 4th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 5:30pm - Film at 6:30pm Our last First Wednesday of the year is this week! Join us as we kick off the holiday season with a screening of "Bethlehem The Christmas City"...there will be cookies and hot cocoa also! Doors open at 5:300AM. The Heritage Discovery Center will be open during the event. Snacks and refreshments will be available. FREE Admission and Parking. |
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Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 9:00am - 4:0 0pm Join the WNYRHS and the Buffalo Geoplogical Society of Western New York as we enjoy "WNY Earth Science Day." This event is to educate students, children and adults on the importance of geologists to our society and various job opportunities for geologists. For more information contact Jerry Bastedo at jcbastedo@gmail.com. Doors open at 9:00AM. The Heritage Discovery Center will be open during the event. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. FREE Admission and Parking. |
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On Saturday, September 28th, we will host our 4th Annual "Classic Car Show" at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center located at 100 Lee Street in Buffalo. We had over 140 show cars last year. All makes and models of cars & trucks were on display. Free Admission and No registration fee, but donations to the museum will be greatfully accepted. Hot dogs, pop, water, condiments and 50/50 Split Club tickets will be available. |
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Saturday September 7th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 12:00pm - 2:00pm Join the Steel Plant Museum for an afternoon of fun, food and empowerment as we celebrate all of the Rosies and their impact on history. There will be light refreshments available for purchase, and a screening of "I'll Make A Way or Find One-A Rosie Story." There will also be a solo performance by Donna Kerr from the Buffalo Dolls and a costume contest! Admission is free. |
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Wednesday July 10th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the WNYRHS and the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by Katie Campos about the "Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy." She will discuss the history and all the exciting progress being made at the Park. Information about a new signature bridge will also be shared. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Wednesday June 5th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the WNYRHS and the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by Chris Hawley about "The Rise, Decline and Renewal of the Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood." He will discuss the history, memories and traditions of this iconic neighborhood that will provide the foundation for it's revival. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Wednesday May 1st, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the WNYRHS and the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by Rebecca Fasanello about "I'll Find A Way Or Make One - A Rosie Story" who will review how women had such an influence on the outcome of WWII. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Friday April 26th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center. 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join in on the fun and refreshments! At this event you will hear about exciting plans the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers, Erie County Parks, Western New York Land Conservancy's The Riverline, and Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust have for the Buffalo River Corridor. Also, we will be asking you to tell us what events you want! As community members who are directly impacted by the work these partners do, your input and engagement is critical to the success of these projects, as well as any future work that might be done in your area! Doors open at 5:00 PM, presentation begins at 5:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the WNYRHS and the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by Rick Falkowski about "The Sprit of Buffalo Women" who will review historic and influential women from Buffalo and WNY. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Our Thursday March 21st, 2024 program for the evening will be presented by Society Member Geno Dailey. He will cover a cross-country Amtrak rail journey he completed in November 2023. The presentation will consist of photography and commentary on a total of 8 Amtrak trains through a total of 15 states covering a personal record-breaking 6,846 Amtrak route miles! |
| The Amtrak routes covered in this all-rail round trip program will include the following: Lake Shore Limited (3x), Southwest Chief, Coast Starlight, California Zephyr, Ilini & Saluki. You'll see photos covering onboard service, Amtrak's newest locomotive, the Siemens ALC-42 Charger, as well as some surprises along the way. This program will feature a little something for every railfan or anyone who has ever thought about wanting to ride Amtrak so please join us for what promises to be a very entertaining and informative program on the wonderful experience of cross-country train travel! Doors open at 6:00pm, with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The Railroad and Steel Plant Museums will be open before, during, and after the meeting. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted! Please park in the lot at the rear of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo at 100 Lee St., and enter through the middle rear door. (Follow the ENTRANCE signs!) Wheelchair access is via the front doors on Lee St. Questions - 716-821-9360 or info@hdcbuffalo.org |
 "(c)2024 smph50 - Twenty WNYRHS members enjoyed a night of great food and camaraderie. - CLICK to Enlarge") |
On Saturday evening, March 9th, 2024, twenty members of the Western New York Railway Historical Society gathered for a traditional "St Patricks Day" pot luck dinner. Organized by Leslie Kocsis and hosted by Joe, everyone brought a dish to pass from corned beef, casserole's, pierogi's, roasted potatoes, and desserts so one left hungry! |  "(c)2024 smph50 - There was plenty of food to satisfy everyones taste. - CLICK to Enlarge") |
 "(c)2024 smph50 - Joe K. grabs a bottle of water in the HDC Store. - CLICK to Enlarge") |
Since this was casual gathering, updates about the museum were kept to a minimum. Steve Kocsis talked about recent accessions and Joe updated us on ongoing talks with Norfolk Southern concering our switch to the museum. After dinner, everyone enjoyed a "shot" of real Irish Wiskey and toasted to good health and prosperity. A special cake was enjoyed by all! |  "(c)2024 smph50 - The WNYRHS Cake was delicious! - CLICK to Enlarge") |
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Wednesday March 6th, 2024 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the WNYRHS and the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by Clinton Brown about "Olmsteads Elmwood" who will discuss about the Rise, Decline and Renewal of Buffalo's Parkway neighborhood. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 Public Meeting - Annual Members Meeting and Trustee Election. After a brief business meeting, including updates from the various WNYRHS departments. Our February program will include the annual election of the WNYRHS Trustees, followed by a members' "Open Projector" Night." Our members are encouraged to bring their favorite Digital Photos, Videos or Slides, old or new, to share with the group. Multi-Media equipment will be on hand. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase during the meeting. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The Railroad and Steel Plant Museums will be open before, during, and after the meeting. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted! Please park in the lot at the rear of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo at 100 Lee St., and enter through the middle rear door. (Follow the ENTRANCE signs!) Wheelchair access is via the front doors on Lee St. Questions? 716-821-9360 or info@hdcbuffalo.org |
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