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The Lafayette Trail Across Western New York: Memorializing a National Historical Event

The 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of American is being permanently documented through a special initiative.
The Small Flag at the Bottom of the Trunk

Generations later, a war souvenir makes its way back to the small town where it was made.
Remembering Ely S. Parker: 120 Years Since His Gravemarker Unveiling

A recent commemoration provides an opportunity to reevaluate this gifted and influential Seneca.
Endnotes: The Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Commemorating History and Celebrating Community

The 2025 bicentennial of the opening of the Erie Canal is observed with a unique commemoration project.
Who Knew? Part Three: Lars Sellstedt and the founding of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy

We examine the seminal role of this Buffalo artist in the creation and evolution of Buffalo’s art museums.
Who Knew? Part Two: How A. Conger Goodyear Acquired Pablo Picasso’s La Toilette and Changed Forever the Direction of Modern Art

How could one painting cause such a stir? It is a fascinating story.
Endnotes: For Whom the Bell Tolls

We mark the passing of an aviation landmark.
The Women of Martin House

Darwin Martin and Frank Lloyd Wright typically dominate discussions of the former’s Buffalo home—but not this time.
From the Gift Shop
North Park Theatre

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
The Ice Must Flow

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.
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