Experience Buffalo’s history through the writers who lived here with Maria Blair, acclaimed local historian and founder of No Illusions Tours, known for bringing the city’s hidden stories to life.
Learn about:
William Wells Brown and his early abolitionist work in Buffalo
Marian deForest, pioneering journalist and playwright
Anna Katharine Green, America’s first bestselling mystery author
Plus F. Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Twain’s time in Buffalo
See how the city shaped these writers—and how they shaped the city.
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4m8VjCy
Call 716-681-5494 for more information!
A Taste of 1776: Tea, Theater & the Declaration
Join us for a Revolutionary-era tea presented in the spirit of an 18th-century Colonial Salon, where food, conversation, literature, and political ideas were shared in lively company.
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared selection of cakes, tea-poached pears, savory bites, and specialty drinks while being transported back to 1776. Encounter Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in engaging first-person portrayals as they reflect on the decisions that shaped a nation, alongside appearances by Phillis Wheatley and Mercy Otis Warren—and hear a British perspective from a soldier of the Crown.
The program features a stirring reading of the Declaration by Colonel John Nixon, as it was first proclaimed in 1776, followed by an opportunity for audience discussion.
$40.00 per person | Pre-Paid Reservations Only
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-colonial-salon
Please reserve your spot by May 31
Presented by Polly Gillet Hull Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Questions: text or call Deborah Stauring at 716.984.8177
Location: Victorian Erisman Home, 5962 Genesee St.
July 20th-24th
9 AM - 4 PM
This immersive summer camp invites children to explore the past through engaging activities, interactive learning, and creative experiences. Throughout the week, campers will explore a variety of fascinating historical themes, including pioneer life, textiles, Native American culture, archaeology, historic foodways, traditional trades, and more.
Cost: $300 per camper (full week)
Registration: Email Suzanne Jacobs at sjacobs@hullfamilyhome.com