News from the Buffalo History Musuem
Posted January 26th, 2016 on Niagara At Large
Buffalo, New York – The Buffalo History Museum boasts the distinction of hosting the longest running ceremonial celebration of our 16th President’s birthday in the United States. See Wikipedia – Lincoln’s Birthday , Julian Francis
The Romanesque back of the Buffalo History Musuem overlooking Delaware Park
Starting in the State Court Room of the Museum, excerpts from Lincoln’s 2nd inaugural address will be delivered by an Abraham Lincoln character actor who will then lead a procession of guests and Civil War re-enactors to the portico for a live gun salute with “Taps” played by the company bugler. Character actors, “General Grant” and “Mary Todd Lincoln,” will also be part of the festivities.
After the ceremony, the Irish Volunteers Band and Fife & Drum Corps will continue the celebration with lively entertainment. A Lincoln related scavenger hunt, refreshments and birthday cake are planned. All exhibits will be open to explore. This event is in collaboration with the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable.
Statue of Lincoln on steps of Buffalo History Museum
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2016 (Lincoln’s actual birthday is Feb 12, 1809) Time: 12 noon – 2 p.m. Admission: Free during the event Location: The Buffalo History Museum at One Museum Court (at Elmwood Ave. & Nottingham Terr.)
OTHER PRESIDENT PROGRAMS FOR THE CALENDAR Neurological Conditions of Presidents Feb 10 / 6-7:30 pm/ Members free, museum admission.
How much do we know about the health of our leaders? How much should we know? Join Nicholas Silvestri, MD, professor of clinical neurology at the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, to learn more about the neurological conditions that have affected U.S. presidents.
BREAK OUT! Topic: Presidents and First Ladies (A 3-day program for kids during the school break.) Feb 16, 17, 18/ 1-3 pm/ Members free, museum admission Stuck inside, kids? Break out of the house and visit the museum during school vacation and participate in fun learning activities. Discover Buffalo’s connection to US Presidents.
For more information about this event or other program happenings, the public may call The Buffalo History Museum at (716) 873-9644 ext. 301 or email info@buffalohistory.org. Find us on Facebook and twitter @BuffaloHistory. Visit the website: www.buffalohistory.org.
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