We revisit the intriguing story a Bell P-39 fighter’s trip to the Soviet Union.
During World War II, Western New York sent thousands of aircraft to the Allies through Lend-Lease. The recent return of one of them provides an opportunity to explore the larger significance of that contribution.
The parachute that saved pilot Charles Stanley’s life served a second purpose upon his return home.
A collection of war letters helps a daughter discover the father she barely knew.
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Buffalo's rich sports history is shared through stories, photos, and artifacts spanning more than a century. A must-have for the sports enthusiast on your list!
By: John Percy
Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.
Nearly a century ago, vision and craftsmanship created a unique attraction. Now new visionaries and craftspeople have brought it back home.
A narrated, slideshow-style virtual exhibit created by Buffalo State's Museum Studies graduate students, focusing on the New York Car Wheel Works—Buffalo’s largest rail car wheel manufacturer—as well as art by a Buffalo company best known for map making.
Buffalo Bills expert Greg Tranter takes a look at the 2020 Buffalo Bills season before recalling moments from the franchise's storied history.
Buffalo sports expert and collector Greg Tranter shares some of the most memorable stories, names and artifacts of Buffalo's long and colorful sports history in this webinar, originally hosted on June 12, 2020.