Registration is encouraged (get tickets below) but walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event! It’s the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal and what better way to celebrate than a FREE family day at the Niagara History Center. Upon arrival, each child will receive their “Packet Boat Bill of Lading” […]
Join the Niagara History Center for its annual Cemetery Tales at Cold Springs Cemetery here in Lockport, NY! Wander through the head stones and hear the history of notable Lockportians and Niagara County residents such as Birdsall Holly, Dr. Sarah Lamb Cushing, and Jesse Hawley.
Join us on Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30–6:30 PM for The Haudenosaunee & the Erie Canal: Dispossession and Displacement, a free public program presented by Terry Abrams, the History Center’s Curator and Collections Manager.This presentation explores how the construction of the Erie Canal reshaped not only New York’s landscape and economy, but also the lives […]
Join the Niagara History Center for our annual Winter’s Fest Eve holiday event at the historic Col. William Bond/Jessie Hawley House! Immerse yourself and celebrate over 200 years of holiday traditions in the first brick home built in Lockport, and celebrate the final weeks of the monumental Bicentennial Anniversary of the Erie Canal.
The Niagara History Center is renewing its wintertime cabin fever “Soup & Story” event on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., with a delicious meal and a special presentation by the Buffalo Maritime Museum. Following a lunch of soup, bread and dessert, representatives from the Buffalo Maritime Museum will present a […]
“Local Fossils & Dino Hunter” free event with pizza, brief presentation and hands-on activity.
Join the Niagara History Center at the Historic Palace Theater for an engaging lecture to learn about the fascinating history of Old Fort Niagara. Delivered by the site’s own Executive Director, Robert Emerson, you will explore the beginnings of what is known today as the French Castle, the oldest building in the Great Lakes Basin. […]
Join the Niagara History Center at the Historic Palace Theater for an engaging lecture to learn about the fascinating history of the culinary intersections between British, French, and native Haudenosaunee cuisines, creating the diet and informing the daily life of early Niagara Frontier settlers and civilians. Delivered by Dr. Erin Barr, Associate Professor of American […]
Enjoy a delicious meal at Lockport’s famous Shamus Restaurant to support the Niagara History Center! Dine on Western New York favorites with a delectable Irish flare while enjoying the company of your fellow community members who have a commitment to the preservation of our shared history, culture, and heritage. Book your reservation today by calling […]
Join the Niagara History Center at the Historic Palace Theater for its final lecture of its America 250 series, synthesizing the unique position Niagara County and Western New York had at the crossroads of empires and cultures in the decades leading up to American Independence. Delivered by the History Center’s own Executive Director, James Lester, […]
Do you know of anyone who exemplifies the community spirit of Lockport, or who promotes the heritage and preservation of the historic Erie Canal? Then they are deserving of your nomination for the prestigious Key to the Locks award! For 21 years, the Niagara History Center has celebrated those who have given back to their […]
We are pleased to invite you to participate in and enjoy our annual fundraiser, the Niagara Heritage Dinner! This event is our largest fundraising initiative of the year, with all proceeds directly supporting our core operations. This year’s event will be especially meaningful as it is themed around America250, commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the nation […]