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SUMMARY:Women of the Pan Am Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with No Illusions Tours\, join us for a special walking tour to learn the stories of several women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair while we explore the cemetery. You’ll also see some of Forest Lawn’s direct connections to the fair through beautiful elements of the space that still exist today. \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/women-of-the-pan-am-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T132845Z
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SUMMARY:TalkDeath 2025 Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn is excited to be a partner cemetery for TalkDeath’s 2025 Cemetery Scavenger Hunt! This event encourages people to appreciate and learn about local cemeteries and their histories. It invites community members to visit cemeteries\, reducing stigma and demonstrating that cemeteries can be spaces for the living. Participants learn about memorial iconography and history\, connect with their community\, spend time with friends and loved ones\, and reflect on mortality. \nHow it Works \n\nArrive at least 10 minutes before the start time – Delaware Gate\, 1411 Delaware Ave.\nWait for the clues to drop at at 2:30pm (clues are posted on Talk Death’s Instagram\, Facebook\, and website\, make sure to be following them!)\nExplore the cemetery looking for monuments that match the clues (think symbolism\, names\, dates\, etc.) within thirty minutes\nWhen you find a clue\, take a selfie with it (selfie can simply include your hand – something to identify it’s you in all photos)\nUpload all found clues in the provided form and submit before the end of the thirty minutes (link to form will be shared closer to event date)\nWinners will be announced at 3:30pm\nPrizes will be awarded to whoever finds 13 clues first\, the highest number of clues found\, and accolades such as most creative photography!\n\nWe will have a table set-up at the Delaware Gate Entrance (1411 Delaware Ave.) with information on the Scavenger Hunt\, our cemetery\, and our event partner\, TalkDeath. \nThis event is free and open to the general public. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/talkdeath-2025-cemetery-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T123000
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SUMMARY:Forest Lawn Chapel Chat with Dr. Erik Seeman
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Dr. Erik R. Seeman\, UB Distinguished Professor of History at the University at Buffalo\, to the Forest Lawn Chapel for the next talk in our new series called Chapel Chats. This initiative will offer a variety of death care awareness programs and resources that promote a healthy attitude about mortality. \n  \nForest Lawn\, the Rural Cemetery Movement\, and Victorian Death Practices \nEver wonder why Forest Lawn looks the way it does\, with its sculpted landscape and meandering paths?  That’s because it’s a splendid example of the “rural cemetery movement\,” the effort to beautify burial grounds that swept the United States in the 1830s and 1840s.  This illustrated talk puts Forest Lawn in the context of the rural cemetery movement and the famously macabre Victorian death practices the movement helped inspire.  The session will end with a conversation about the connections between past and present death practices. \n  \n \n  \nErik R. Seeman\, UB Distinguished Professor of History at the University at Buffalo\, is the author of four books on early American religion and death practices.  His most recent book\, Speaking with the Dead in Early America\, won the Lawrence Levine Award from the Organization of American Historians for the best book in American cultural history.  Over the past quarter-century at UB\, more than a thousand students have taken his “Death in America” lecture course. \n  \nAdvance registration is required as space is limited. \nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208\nEvent Location: This event takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel; ample parking is available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/forest-lawn-chapel-chat-with-dr-erik-seeman/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
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SUMMARY:Fall in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family day of activities at Forest Lawn while enjoying our fall foliage – hayrides\, pumpkins\, apples\, vendors\, crafts and food trucks with interactive guided and self-guided tours. \nNo admission fee\, pay-as-you-go for food/beverages\, hayrides\, guided tours and any vendor purchases. \nAll event proceeds benefit the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/fall-in-the-forest-3/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T190000
DTSTAMP:20250622T200558Z
CREATED:20250622T200558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200558Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of the Erie Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Ruins at Canalside as several permanent residents of Forest Lawn Cemetery visit their old stomping grounds to see what has changed along the Erie Canal since its founding 200 years ago. They will share their personal stories and interact with onlookers as they reminisce about the extraordinary feat of engineering that helped shape the history of Buffalo\, and the nation. \nThis special performance is being held in conjunction with the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebrations and through the generosity of the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. Many thanks to Alleyway Theatre and Marty’s Formal Wear for their support. \nThe performance is weather permitting\, free and open to the public.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/spirits-of-the-erie-canal-5/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20250622T200731Z
CREATED:20250622T200731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200731Z
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SUMMARY:Buffalo's Favorite Daughters at Forest Lawn
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with No Illusions Tours\, join us for a special walking tour through the beautiful park-like setting of the cemetery while hearing stories of some of Buffalo’s most prominent women. Learn about the Mother of Detective Fiction\, an early Civil Rights Activist\, Art Nouveau Artists\, the creator of America’s 1st Childcare Center\, the 1st Professional Female Architect in the U.S.\, and more! \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/buffalos-favorite-daughters-at-forest-lawn-4/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20250622T200204Z
CREATED:20250622T200204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200204Z
UID:10000558-1755957600-1755961200@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Spirits of the Erie Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Ruins at Canalside as several permanent residents of Forest Lawn Cemetery visit their old stomping grounds to see what has changed along the Erie Canal since its founding 200 years ago. They will share their personal stories and interact with onlookers as they reminisce about the extraordinary feat of engineering that helped shape the history of Buffalo\, and the nation. \nThis special performance is being held in conjunction with the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebrations and through the generosity of the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. Many thanks to Alleyway Theatre and Marty’s Formal Wear for their support. \nAll performances are weather permitting\, free and open to the public. \n  \nFuture Performance Dates \nFriday\, September 12th at 6pm
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/spirits-of-the-erie-canal-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTSTAMP:20250622T195635Z
CREATED:20250622T195635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T195635Z
UID:10000557-1754132400-1754139600@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Women of the Pan Am Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with No Illusions Tours\, join us for a special walking tour to learn the stories of several women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair while we explore the cemetery. You’ll also see some of Forest Lawn’s direct connections to the fair through beautiful elements of the space that still exist today. \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/women-of-the-pan-am-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T200000
DTSTAMP:20250622T200350Z
CREATED:20250505T214838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200350Z
UID:10000483-1753556400-1753560000@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Spirits of the Erie Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Ruins at Canalside as several permanent residents of Forest Lawn Cemetery visit their old stomping grounds to see what has changed along the Erie Canal since its founding 200 years ago. They will share their personal stories and interact with onlookers as they reminisce about the extraordinary feat of engineering that helped shape the history of Buffalo\, and the nation. \nThis special performance is being held in conjunction with the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebrations and through the generosity of the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. Many thanks to Alleyway Theatre and Marty’s Formal Wear for their support. \nAll performances are weather permitting\, free and open to the public. \n  \nFuture Performance Dates \nSaturday\, August 23rd at 2pm \nFriday\, September 12th at 6pm
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/spirits-of-the-erie-canal-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T180000
DTSTAMP:20250611T131406Z
CREATED:20250606T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131406Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails\, Condolences & Conclusions: Our 175th Anniversary Year
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US!\nCocktails\, Condolences & Conclusions:\nOur 175th Anniversary Year\nSaturday | July 12th\nJohn Lay Lot (Section D) & The Wetlands (Section GG)\nat Forest Lawn Cemetery\n4:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nArrival of Horse Drawn Cortege\nRemarks at the Grave\nCocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres \nAttire: Funeral Black Preferred\nClick here to learn more Click here for RSVP & Ticket Information \n \nPurchase tickets below!\n\n\n                \n                        \n                             \n							"*" indicates required fields \n                        \n                        Select Ticket Option*Please select oneIndividual Ticket - $75Patron Ticket - $175Unable to AttendQuantityI would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation\n					\n				Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                           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URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/cocktails-condolences-conclusions-our-175th-anniversary-year/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T150000
DTSTAMP:20250622T200300Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200300Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of the Erie Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Ruins at Canalside as several permanent residents of Forest Lawn Cemetery visit their old stomping grounds to see what has changed along the Erie Canal since its founding 200 years ago. They will share their personal stories and interact with onlookers as they reminisce about the extraordinary feat of engineering that helped shape the history of Buffalo\, and the nation. \nThis special performance is being held in conjunction with the Erie Canal Bicentennial celebrations and through the generosity of the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. Many thanks to Alleyway Theatre and Marty’s Formal Wear for their support. \nAll performances are weather permitting\, free and open to the public. \n  \nFuture Performance Dates \nSaturday\, July 26th at 7pm \nSaturday\, August 23rd at 2pm \nFriday\, September 12th at 6pm
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/spirits-of-the-erie-canal-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20250527T153405Z
CREATED:20250527T145916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153405Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Forest Lawn Cemetery Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn Cemetery Group is hosting a series of friends meeting with the public interested in Clarence Fillmore\, Evergreen Lawn\, Freedom\, Freedom Rural\, Griffins Mills\, Lancaster Rural\, Oakwood\, and Quaker Settlement Cemeteries. \nAll are welcome to this informal meeting to give us your thoughts on the cemetery\, learn how to search records online\, and inquire about burial spaces. \nMonday\, June 2nd at 4pm | Clarence Fillmore Cemetery\, 4580 Ransom Rd.\, Clarence\, NY 14031 | Rear Parking Lot \nTuesday\, June 3rd at 4pm | Oakwood Cemetery\, 202 Oakwood Ave.\, East Aurora\, NY 14052 | Columbarium Area \nMonday\, June 9th at 4pm | Freedom Cemeteries\, Freedom & Osmun Roads\, Freedom\, NY 14065 | Columbarium Area
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/friends-of-forest-lawn-cemetery-group-meeting/2025-06-09/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T123000
DTSTAMP:20250506T174149Z
CREATED:20250408T153758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174149Z
UID:10000458-1749294000-1749299400@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Buffalo's Favorite Daughters at Forest Lawn
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with No Illusions Tours\, join us for a special walking tour through the beautiful park-like setting of the cemetery while hearing stories of some of Buffalo’s most prominent women. Learn about the Mother of Detective Fiction\, an early Civil Rights Activist\, Art Nouveau Artists\, the creator of America’s 1st Childcare Center\, the 1st Professional Female Architect in the U.S.\, and more! \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/buffalos-favorite-daughters-at-forest-lawn-3/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T170000
DTSTAMP:20250527T153405Z
CREATED:20250527T145916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153405Z
UID:10000525-1748966400-1748970000@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Forest Lawn Cemetery Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn Cemetery Group is hosting a series of friends meeting with the public interested in Clarence Fillmore\, Evergreen Lawn\, Freedom\, Freedom Rural\, Griffins Mills\, Lancaster Rural\, Oakwood\, and Quaker Settlement Cemeteries. \nAll are welcome to this informal meeting to give us your thoughts on the cemetery\, learn how to search records online\, and inquire about burial spaces. \nMonday\, June 2nd at 4pm | Clarence Fillmore Cemetery\, 4580 Ransom Rd.\, Clarence\, NY 14031 | Rear Parking Lot \nTuesday\, June 3rd at 4pm | Oakwood Cemetery\, 202 Oakwood Ave.\, East Aurora\, NY 14052 | Columbarium Area \nMonday\, June 9th at 4pm | Freedom Cemeteries\, Freedom & Osmun Roads\, Freedom\, NY 14065 | Columbarium Area
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/friends-of-forest-lawn-cemetery-group-meeting/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T170000
DTSTAMP:20250527T153405Z
CREATED:20250527T145916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153405Z
UID:10000524-1748880000-1748883600@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Forest Lawn Cemetery Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn Cemetery Group is hosting a series of friends meeting with the public interested in Clarence Fillmore\, Evergreen Lawn\, Freedom\, Freedom Rural\, Griffins Mills\, Lancaster Rural\, Oakwood\, and Quaker Settlement Cemeteries. \nAll are welcome to this informal meeting to give us your thoughts on the cemetery\, learn how to search records online\, and inquire about burial spaces. \nMonday\, June 2nd at 4pm | Clarence Fillmore Cemetery\, 4580 Ransom Rd.\, Clarence\, NY 14031 | Rear Parking Lot \nTuesday\, June 3rd at 4pm | Oakwood Cemetery\, 202 Oakwood Ave.\, East Aurora\, NY 14052 | Columbarium Area \nMonday\, June 9th at 4pm | Freedom Cemeteries\, Freedom & Osmun Roads\, Freedom\, NY 14065 | Columbarium Area
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/friends-of-forest-lawn-cemetery-group-meeting/2025-06-02/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T110000
DTSTAMP:20250529T182149Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Ely Parker (Ha-sa-no-an-da)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Forest Lawn Cemetery Group\, in partnership with the Buffalo History Museum\, the Erie County Historical Commission\, the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center\, the Tonawanda Reservation Historical Society\, to remember and celebrate General\, Ely S. Parker\, a Seneca attorney\, engineer\, and tribal diplomat\, on the 120th anniversary of the unveiling of his gravestone. \nEly Parker Gravesite (Section 12) | Enter through the Delaware & Delavan Gate \nNo charge to attend\, but registration is required.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/remembering-ely-parker-ha-sa-no-an-da/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T093000
DTSTAMP:20250516T140259Z
CREATED:20250516T140259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T140259Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn is extremely proud to honor and salute the brave men and women of the United States armed forces\, particularly those who gave their lives in service to preserve our freedom and all that we hold dear\, as we host The Erie County American Legion for its annual Memorial Day ceremony. \nAt 8:00 a.m.\, flags will be placed on the graves of veterans buried in the Field of Valor® and in the American Legion section of Forest Lawn. \nAt 9:00 a.m.\, the ceremony will begin in front of the American Legion Memorial Monument in the Veterans section\, near the Main Street/Delavan Gate.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony-3/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20250506T175332Z
CREATED:20250217T193316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T175332Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Grave: Forest Lawn's 175 Year Legacy\, with Author Allison C. Meier
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn Cemetery is proud to welcome Allison Meier as the keynote speaker for our 175th anniversary celebration!\nAlthough people have always cared for their dead\, what a grave looks like has radically changed over time\, from simple interments in the ground to elaborate mausolea. Since Forest Lawn opened 175 years ago\, there have been changes in this final statement\, including the personalization of memorial markers and the rise of cremation. Allison C. Meier\, author of Grave (Bloomsbury\, 2023)\, explores this history and the ways the grave is still changing in her research\, writing\, and time as a cemetery tour guide. \nAuthor’s remarks at the Buffalo History Museum will be complemented by a VIP trolley tour with Meier in Forest Lawn. The tour will highlight burial sites relating to and contextualizing the themes of the talk. Even if you are a Forest Lawn regular\, on this tour participants will consider what the grave has been and what it could be through visits to grand\, curious\, humble\, and inventive memorials across the cemetery. \n \nAllison C. Meier is an Oklahoma-born\, Brooklyn-based writer\, editor\, and researcher focused on visual culture\, architecture\, and overlooked history. She believes in writing about the arts and heritage of our world in an accessible\, engaging way. Her recent book is called Grave (2023\, Bloomsbury) and is in the Object Lessons book series. Allison is currently the editor of Fine Books & Collections magazine and is a research associate with the American Folk Art Museum. She was previously a staff writer at Hyperallergic and the senior editor at Atlas Obscura. Her bylines are extensive and include the New York Times\, National Geographic\, and Smithsonian Magazine. Allison is also a licensed New York City sightseeing guide and moonlights as a cemetery tour guide at New York burial grounds. \n  \nEvent Location & Ticketing Information\nThe lecture will take place at the Buffalo History Museum (1 Museum Ct.\, Buffalo\, NY 14216) from 10:30 am-12 pm\, followed by an opportunity for book purchase and signing by the author. \nTicket Options\nLecture Only | $25 \nLecture + VIP Trolley Tour | $125: Following the lecture\, ticket holders will be provided a boxed lunch and will then board Forest Lawn’s trolley at the History Museum for a tour of the cemetery from 1-3pm\, led by Allison Meier\, and Forest Lawn’s Director of Community Engagement\, Amizetta Haj. The Trolley will then take passengers back to the History Museum at the conclusion of the tour. \nAdvance registration for the Keynote and the Keynote/Trolley Tour is required as space is limited. \n  \nMany thanks to an anonymous Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation donor for their support of Forest Lawn’s 175th Anniversary Keynote Address.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/exploring-the-grave-forest-lawns-175-year-legacy-with-author-allison-c-meier/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T133000
DTSTAMP:20250506T174149Z
CREATED:20250321T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174149Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the Pan Am Walking Tour & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with No Illusions Tours and Sobremesa Buffalo\, join us for a special walking tour and picnic! Learn the stories of several women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair while we explore the cemetery\, then enjoy a turn of the century style picnic inspired by food from the exposition. You’ll also see some of Forest Lawn’s direct connections to the fair through beautiful elements of the space that still exist today. \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/women-of-the-pan-am-walking-tour-picnic/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20250328T165139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley Chisholm Statue Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Please Join Senator Sean Ryan and Forest Lawn Cemetery To Unveil A Statue Of The Honorable Shirley A. Chisholm \nShirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician who\, in 1968\, became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm represented New York’s 12th congressional district\, a district centered in Bedford–Stuyvesant\, Brooklyn for seven terms from 1969 to 1983.  In 1972\, she became the first black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Throughout her career\, she was known for taking a stand against economic\, social\, and political injustices as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women’s rights. Chisholm is interred in Forest Lawn’s Birchwood Mausoleum. \nEvent Location\nForest Lawn Cemetery | 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY | Birchwood Mausoleum \nSculpture Artist | Julia Bottoms\nBronze Casting | Gareth Lichty \nStatue Commissioned by New York State Senator Sean Ryan with funding from the State of New York \nPlease RVSP To Bria@SeanRyanSenate.com By April 28th\nReception To Follow Statue Unveiling
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/shirley-chisholm-statue-unveiling/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20250401T193141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us by Mirror Lake for our second annual State of the Arboretum! We are proud to share that Forest Lawn Cemetery was designated a Level I Arboretum by ArbNet in 2024. We will be holding a press event to update the community on how were are striving for Level II status\, and our plans to re-canopy Forest Lawn in the coming years. Our team will also plant another cherry tree to compliment the beautiful ring of trees around the lake. \nWant to learn more about our diverse trees? Join us immediately following remarks and refreshments for our Arboretum Walking Tour with resident arborist\, Andy Howard. Tickets for the walking tour can be purchased here.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/state-of-the-arboretum/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20250328T144931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Lot Owners Meeting of the Forest Lawn Group
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the lot owners of The Buffalo City Cemetery\, dba Forest Lawn Cemetery Group (Forest Lawn Cemetery\, Clarence Fillmore Cemetery\, Evergreen Lawn Cemetery\, Forest Hill Cemetery\, Freedom Cemetery Society\, The Freedom Rural Cemetery\, Gethsemane Cemetery\, Griffins Mills Cemetery Association\, Lakeside Cemetery\, The Lancaster Rural Cemetery Association\, The Oakwood Cemetery Association\, Quaker Settlement Cemetery Association\, St. Matthew’s Cemetery\, and Williamsville Cemetery) will be held in person at the Forest Lawn Chapel in Forest Lawn Cemetery or via video conference as allowed by law. \nThe call will originate from Buffalo City Cemetery’s main address at 1411 Delaware Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209 on Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, at 3:00 p.m.\nTo Join Virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321748308 or dial-in at 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID 833 2174 8308. (for the participant ID press # key) \nThere have also been two satellite locations established to provide all lot owners access to the video conference: Newstead Public Library\, Main Floor Meeting Room located at 33 Main Street\, Akron\, NY 14001 and St. Matthew’s Cemetery Chapel located at 180 Old French Road\, West Seneca\, NY 14224. \nThe purpose of the meeting is to elect three trustees to serve for a term as outlined in the by-laws of Buffalo City Cemetery\, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. The nominees for trustee are: Stephen Bell\, Ruth D. Bryant\, and James M. Wadsworth. All lot owners who attend the meeting will need to provide verification of identity and lot ownership. Each lot is entitled to one vote at the meeting. In order to comply with Section 726 of the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law\, notice is hereby given that on April 1\, 2024\, The Buffalo City Cemetery renewed its Officers and Directors liability insurance policy with the Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America at an annual premium of $17\,748.00\, which policy covers all officers and directors. \nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kovach\, Assistant Corporate Secretary at 716-885-1600.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/annual-lot-owners-meeting-of-the-forest-lawn-group/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T123000
DTSTAMP:20250506T174905Z
CREATED:20250305T142936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174905Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Lawn Chapel Chat with Death Doula\, Maria Capolupo
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Maria Capolupo\, Death Doula and Grief Support Specialist\, to the Forest Lawn Chapel for our inaugural talk in a new series called Chapel Chats. This initiative will offer a variety of death care awareness programs and resources that promote a healthy attitude about mortality. \nIn her series “Ask a Death Doula”\, Maria offers the opportunity for people in all phases of life to learn about all aspects of dying\, death\, and grief. One part educational conversation and one part Q & A\, attendees are encouraged to ask any and all questions they’ve ever wanted to know (but have been afraid to ask) about death and death work. \nMaria Capolupo is a Death Doula and Grief Support Specialist based in Buffalo\, NY\, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the end-of-life journey with compassion and care. Offering a holistic approach\, Maria helps clients experience meaningful\, peaceful transitions\, while ensuring they feel heard\, understood\, and supported throughout the process. In addition to one-on-one support\, Maria gives lectures and educational sessions to groups and individuals\, aiming to demystify death\, dying\, and grief. Through these sessions\, she fosters open\, informed conversations\, empowering people to approach these inevitable life experiences and live life more fully. \nAdvance registration is required as space is limited. \n  \nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208\nEvent Location: This event takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel; ample parking is available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/forest-lawn-chapel-chat-with-death-doula-maria-capolupo/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T163000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20250121T135758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: Celebrating the 175 Year Legacy of Forest Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome guest speaker\, Marla Bujnicki\, for a special presentation to celebrate the cemetery’s 175th anniversary. We will explore the history and legacy of Forest Lawn by examining its growth and development through the decades\, sharing lesser known facts and stories about the cemetery\, and of course most importantly\, highlighting some of the notable individuals who rest within the gates. \nMarla Bujnicki is first and foremost a promoter of Buffalo\, a preservationist and a history enthusiast. She retired from the Department of Homeland Security after 37 years of government employment and since then has been training docents and giving tours for both Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) and Forest Lawn. More recently\, she was a guest on Judge Penny Wolfgang’s radio broadcast and has also been giving presentations in conjunction with the county-sponsored University Express Program. Her past four summers\, have been spent as a narrator aboard the Miss Buffalo II tour boat and she has been active in the preservation community since 2005. \nAdvance registration is required as space is limited.  This presentation will be given in two parts with a brief intermission; complimentary refreshments will be served. \nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208 \nEvent Location: This event takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel; ample parking is available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/stories-in-stone-celebrating-the-175-year-legacy-of-forest-lawn/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20241127T185635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:Angel of Hope Vigil
DESCRIPTION:A tragic story became the catalyst for an effort to raise awareness about child abuse and domestic violence\,  culminating in the creation of a memorial to the young victims of these crimes\, and to all children who have been taken from us far too early\, for whatever reason. \nEach year since its dedication in Forest Lawn in 2018\, the Angel of Hope memorial has been the focal point of an annual vigil to honor the memories of these children and reaffirm our community’s commitment to ending child abuse in all its forms.  All are welcomed and encouraged to attend this year’s vigil. \nThe Story of Laura Cummings and Western New York’s Angel of Hope \nIn January\, 2010 a developmentally disabled young woman from North Collins named Laura Cummings was murdered following years of brutal emotional\, psychological\, physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her mother and oldest brother. She was 23 years old at the time of her death\, though she had the mental capability of a seven or eight-year-old child. \nThe story of her tortured life shocked the community and led to the establishment of the Loving Laura Project\, a community-supported fundraising initiative intended to honor the life of Laura Cummings\, and shine a brighter light on the scourge of child abuse. \nLed by Churches In Action – a cross denominational “coalition” of WNY churches\, committed to making a difference for people in WNY and beyond\, one of the project’s goals was to establish an “Angel of Hope” memorial in a high-profile public space to stand as a symbol of hope for all those who have lost a child\, as well as a symbol against violence and for justice for the most defenseless in our society\, our innocent children. This goal was achieved in 2018 with the dedication of the Angel of Hope memorial in Forest Lawn. \nThe Angel of Hope statue was introduced to the world in the book The Christmas Box\, a worldwide bestseller and hit television movie by author Richard Paul Evans. In the book\, a woman mourns the loss of her child at the base of an angel monument. Though the story is mostly fiction\, the angel monument once existed\, but is believed to have been destroyed. Evans commissioned a new bronze angel statue\, in response to reports that grieving parents were seeking out the angel as a place to grieve and heal. The monument was dedicated in Salt Lake City\, Utah on December 6\, 1994… corresponding with the date of the child’s death in The Christmas Box. \nIn addition to the angel in the Salt Lake City cemetery\, there are Christmas Box angel statues\, each often named ‘Angel of Hope\,’ in dozens of cities across America\, but also in Canada and Japan. The memorial in Forest Lawn is the 146th Angel of Hope in existence worldwide. And at many of these memorials\, a candlelight vigil is held during the month of December.  This year’s vigil is being held on Thursday\, March 6th at 5:00 pm\, (Laura Cummings birthday) in the Forest Lawn Chapel.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/angel-of-hope-vigil-2/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T110000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20241231T142926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
UID:10000416-1736244000-1736247600@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:President Millard Fillmore 225th Birthday Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:As Forest Lawn Cemetery continues to celebrate our 175th Anniversary Year\, we would like to take the time to acknowledge one of our most significant permanent residents\, 13th President Millard Fillmore\, as we commemorate his 225th birthday on January 7\, 2025. \n  \nMillard Fillmore Gravesite (Section F) | 10am \nPresentation of Colors – Erie County American Legion \nInvocation – Unitarian Universalist Church \nWreath Laying – Military representatives on behalf of The White House \nRifle Fire and Taps –  Francis J. Donovan Post #1626 \n  \nForest Lawn Chapel | 10:30am \nMillard Fillmore Re-enactment by Tom Schobert \nMemorial Address by Rachelle Francis\, The Buffalo Presidential Center \n  \nPlease dress for the outdoor portion of the event. No charge to attend\, but registration is required. \nIn partnership with the Aurora Historical Society\, The Buffalo Club and The Buffalo Presidential Center
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/president-millard-fillmore-225th-birthday-commemoration/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T140000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20241018T165622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:Fashionable Death\, Fashionable Life: Mourning Fashions & Memento Mori 
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome guest speaker\, Brandon W. Brooks\, curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village & Museum\, to explore the world of 19th-century American mourning fashions for men\, women\, and children. How did we participate in the public institution of mourning\, and what did we wear to honor and remember the dead?  How did the American Rural Cemetery Movement contribute to the cult of mourning\, and how do we mourn today?  This talk features images from the latest exhibition at Genesee Country Village & Museum\, “Everybody’s Going to be There! The American Rural Cemetery Movement” on view through November\, 2025. \nBrandon W. Brooks works as curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Serving in this role since 2020\, Brandon has the pleasure of curating over 400 years of European and American sporting and wildlife art\, as well as over 300 years of fashion and textile history. In addition to curation\, Brandon creates and hosts innovative programming and speaking events at the Gallery itself as well as at annual conferences\, often related to fashion\, textile\, or art history. Brandon’s current role also involves managing a small staff of gallery docents\, collaboration between sister museums and historical institutions across the State of New York\, serving as a peer leader on the DEAI (diversity\, equity\, accessibility\, and inclusion) committee\, and the creation and expansion of a free\, publicly-accessible historic pattern database\, reverse-engineered from historic extant originals. Outside of Genesee Country Village & Museum\, Brandon serves a board member for Rochester’s Rainbow Union (formally Out Alliance)\, as well as for the1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse Museum. Brooks has also worked in the mental health counselling field for over ten years working with DePaul Community Services. Brandon received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Adelphi University’s Honors College program. \nAll proceeds benefit the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation. Seating is limited and registration is required. \nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208 \nEvent Location: This event takes place at the Margaret L. Wendt Center located at the address above. Ample parking and restrooms are available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com. \n 
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/fashionable-death-fashionable-life-mourning-fashions-memento-mori-2/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T123000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z
CREATED:20241019T180013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z
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SUMMARY:A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique and thought-provoking talk with local historian and author\, Amanda Woomer. Learn why the Victorians loved to tell ghost stories on Christmas Eve and why the tradition never quite took off in America. Then\, hear an actual ghost story written in the 1800s; Charles Dickens wasn’t the only one to write a Christmas ghost story! \nAvailable for purchase will be Amanda’s book\, A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas\, filled with twelve Victorian ghost stories and six traditional recipes. \nSeating is limited and registration is required. All proceeds benefit the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation. \nImportant Information\nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208\nEvent Location: This event takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel; ample parking is available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/a-very-frightful-victorian-christmas/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T093000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z
CREATED:20241101T164146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z
UID:10000393-1731315600-1731317400@forest-lawn.com
SUMMARY:Erie County Amercian Legion Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn is extremely proud to honor and salute the brave men and women of the United States armed forces\, particularly those who gave their lives in service to preserve our freedom and all that we hold dear\, as we host The Erie County American Legion for its annual Veterans Day ceremony. \nAt 8:00 a.m.\, flags will be placed on the graves of veterans buried in the Field of Valor® and in the American Legion section of Forest Lawn. \nAt 9:00 a.m.\, the ceremony will begin in front of the American Legion Memorial Monument in the Veterans section\, near the Main Street Gates. \n  \nGrave decoration and the ceremony are open to the public.
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/erie-county-amercian-legion-veterans-day-ceremony-3/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T153000
DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z
CREATED:20241002T233429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z
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SUMMARY:Who's Who on the Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome guest speaker\, Marla Bujnicki\, to discuss several movers & shakers\, who at one time\, had a Delaware Avenue address. Today\, all reside at Forest Lawn as permanent residents.  A U.S. president\, a renowned doctor\, famous architect and local brewmaster all left our city a legacy. Their stories and others will be highlighted as we explore Delaware Avenue from the other side of the lawn. \nMarla Bujnicki is first and foremost a promoter of Buffalo\, a preservationist and a history enthusiast. She retired from the Department of Homeland Security after 37 years of government employment and since then has been training docents and giving tours for both Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) and Forest Lawn. More recently\, she was a guest on Judge Penny Wolfgang’s radio broadcast and has also been giving presentations in conjunction with the county-sponsored University Express Program. Her past four summers\, have been spent as a narrator aboard the Miss Buffalo II tour boat and she has been active in the preservation community since 2005. \nRegistration is required as space is limited. A $10 suggested donation will be accepted at the door for the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation\, which helps to make programs like this possible for the community. \nAddress: Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208 \nEvent Location: This event takes place at Forest Lawn’s historic Chapel in the heart of the cemetery. Enter the cemetery at any gate and follow the white painted line on the road to the Chapel; ample parking is available.\nQuestions: Please call us at (716) 427-0727 or email Amizetta Haj\, Director of Community Engagement\, at ahaj@forest-lawn.com. \n 
URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/whos-who-on-the-avenue/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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