Please join us as we explore Amherst history the fourth Saturday of each month, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. All ages and interests are welcome. No meetings in November or December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.  For more information, please call 716-689-1440. . 2017 Town of Amherst Historical Society Meeting Dates June 24 July 22 August 26 September 23 October 28

Unplug, reconnect, and experience pioneer life. This is a fully immersive, historical experience for children. Children, ages 6 - 13, will tend to crops on our farmstead, learn how to care for our livestock, cook historic foods, spin and weave wool, engage in historic crafts, and play historic games. The week will end with a campfire cook out and a graduation ceremony for interested older children into our brand new Junior Historians group. Pioneer Day Camp will run from 9:00…

The Niagara Frontier Wireless Association will be hosting its annual Antique Radio Swap Meet at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village on August 5, 2017, from 8 am to noon. Radios, dating from the 1920s through the 1960s, will be offered for sale as well as a wide selection of vintage electronics, tube amps, phonographs, speakers, advertising and assorted parts. Swap Meet will be held outdoors in the main parking lot. Admission to the Swap Meet is free. Admission to Museum and Village is…

Join us for a two-part workshop on blacksmithing being held Saturday, August 5th and Saturday, August 12th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This two-part educational workshop will touch on the basics of blacksmithing and will introduce students to blacksmithing tools, the use of the forge, and the use of fire, coal, and temperature. It is a hands-on, interactive experience.   Registration is $60 for non-members and $50 for members.   Introduction to Blacksmithing is now Sold Out! To join the waiting list…

Civil War regiments are ready to recruit you!  Unit Commanders will instruct young soldiers aged 8-14 in the structure, skills, and customs of the military during the  Civil War.  Throughout both days, Civil War reenactors will open the camp to students, enabling them and other visitors to examine uniforms and equipment.  In addition, participate in many of the same activities that Civil War soldiers did in the field, from playing games and singing songs, to marching, drilling, skirmishing, and other…

33rd Annual Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival August 19th, 2017 10:00 - 8:30 pm August 20th, 2017 10:00 - 7:00 pm $13 Adults, $11 Military & Seniors, $10 Members, 12 and Under FREE Visit our Scottish Festival Website.             

Harvest Education Day September 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, Military, and Children, 3 and Under FREE Harvest Education Day offers fun for all ages. A variety of hands-on, interactive activities for adults AND children to enjoy will be stationed throughout our 35-acre historic village. Please see below for a list of demonstrations offered. For more information, please call 716-689-1440. Hay rides will be provided at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.   Demonstrations Apple Pressing Blacksmiths…