BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Forest Lawn - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Forest Lawn X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://forest-lawn.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Forest Lawn REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z CREATED:20241127T185635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z UID:10000414-1741280400-1741284000@forest-lawn.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Angel-of-Hope2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fillmore-225-e1735495447847.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T140000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z CREATED:20241018T165622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z UID:10000390-1732366800-1732370400@forest-lawn.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Option4_BB-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153437Z CREATED:20241019T180013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153437Z UID:10000391-1731754800-1731760200@forest-lawn.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Woomer-Christmas-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/veterans-field-of-valor.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T153000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20241002T233429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000387-1730556000-1730561400@forest-lawn.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Historic-Delaware-and-North-Sts.-Large-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20241009T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000389-1730039400-1730041200@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:TalkDeath 2024 Cemetery Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Forest Lawn is excited to be a partner cemetery for TalkDeath’s 2024 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 partners: TalkDeath and WNY Death Doula\, Maria Capolupo. \nThis event is free and open to the general public. Hope to see you there! URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/talkdeath-2024-cemetery-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/11225332_10152999671835059_4177492596243522319_o-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20240922T165954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000384-1729940400-1729945800@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:The Life & Times of Bennet Riley: Book Talk with Author\, Tom Schobert DESCRIPTION:Hush the Cannon’s Roar – The Life and Times of Bennet Riley: Defender of Buffalo\, by historian Tom Schobert\, was recently released by NFB Publishing. The book traces the career and personal life of Major General Bennet C. Riley\, who served in the U.S. Army for 40 years from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War and culminated with his serving as the last military governor of California. During the early 1840’s\, Riley was the commanding officer of the Buffalo Barracks\, an army post located on what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. The experience of Riley during his time here and his interactions with notable Buffalonians convinced him to return here after his military service was finished. The extensively researched book is told from the perspective of Riley’s wife\, Arabella\, following his passing. Riley\, and most members of his immediate family are interred at Buffalo’s Forest Lawn Cemetery.   \nAuthor Thomas F. Schobert of West Seneca is a retired health care administrator and retired Lieutenant-Colonel in the U.S. Army\, He is a graduate of Canisius University in Buffalo and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth\, Kansas. He is past President of the West Seneca Historical Society\, former curator of the West Seneca Historical Society Museum\, and former member of the Board of Trustees of the Hull Family Home and Farmstead. Tom also re-enacts General Riley as part of Forest Lawn’s Famous Sunday in the Cemetery Tours (pictured). \n  \nFollowing the presentation\, Tom will take questions and have books available for purchase and personalization. \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. \n\nImportant Information\nTickets: You do not need to print any ticketing information; attendees will be checked in by name. \nEvent Location: The event will take place at the Margaret L. Wendt Center located at 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY 14208. Please enter the cemetery off Main Street\, across from Jefferson Avenue. If you need to enter Forest Lawn at the Main Street Gate or Delaware Avenue Gate\, just follow the blue line on the road which will take you to the Wendt Center. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the event start time. \nParking: There is plenty of parking in front and to the right of the Wendt Center. \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/the-life-times-of-bennet-riley-book-talk-with-author-tom-schobert/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2856-scaled-e1727024334358.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20240906T161307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000382-1728118800-1728144000@forest-lawn.com 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-2/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fall-in-the-forest-oct-5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T200000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20240904T174328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000374-1728057600-1728072000@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:Fall in the Forest DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Fall Foliage\, Food and Phantoms at Buffalo’s most picturesque cemetery\, Forest Lawn! \nJoin us for an adult-only evening with cider & beer\, food bites\, and author’s remarks from Buffalo native\, Robert Brighton\, on the international release of his highly anticipated novel\, The Phantom of Forest Lawn. \nVIP Tickets include a limited edition signed copy of The Phantom of Forest Lawn\, food and beverages\, and a mini Crime & Catastrophe walking tour (available at 4 p.m.\, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.) for $75 per person. \nPatron Tickets are also available at $175 per person and include everything listed above plus a copy of Pensive Beauty\, a hardcover picture and history book that commemorates the cemetery’s 175th Anniversary. \nAll event proceeds benefit the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation. \nPurchase your ticket(s) below!\n\n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Ticket*Please select oneVIP TicketPatron TicketQuantity*Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n CompanyAddress* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet 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CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/phantom-of-forest-lawn.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T174150Z CREATED:20240826T192157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174150Z UID:10000371-1726916400-1726921800@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-2/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Shepherdess-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T174150Z CREATED:20240507T193134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174150Z UID:10000306-1724497200-1724502600@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 celebrating the women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair. We will share stories of their efforts to create equal representation and diverse perspectives at the Fair\, and delve into the art and advertising they created to promote the Pan Am itself. You’ll also learn some of Forest Lawn’s direct connections to the Fair through beautiful elements in the cemetery you can still enjoy 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-2/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/main-street-gate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T174151Z CREATED:20240507T192937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174151Z UID:10000305-1721473200-1721478600@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 celebrating the women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair. We will share stories of their efforts to create equal representation and diverse perspectives at the Fair\, and delve into the art and advertising they created to promote the Pan Am itself. You’ll also learn some of Forest Lawn’s direct connections to the Fair through beautiful elements in the cemetery you can still enjoy 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/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/main-street-gate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T093000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20240523T131928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000331-1716800400-1716802200@forest-lawn.com 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 Gates. URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony-2/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FL-Memorial-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T174151Z CREATED:20240308T192459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T174151Z UID:10000257-1715425200-1715430600@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! The ticket price includes a $5 donation to the Family Justice Center of Erie County and a small treat from a local bakery! \nTickets available through No Illusions website: https://www.noillusionstoursbuffalo.com/tour-descriptions URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/buffalos-favorite-daughters-at-forest-lawn/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/The-Shepherdess-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T123000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20240129T180803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000249-1709377200-1709382600@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:The Art of Grieving with the Traveling Museum of Memento Mori DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe Art of Grieving with the Traveling Museum of Memento Mori\nJoin us for a unique and thought-provoking event with local historian and author\, Amanda Woomer\, and curator of the Traveling Museum of Memento Mori. Amanda will share some history of the Victorian mourning era as well as the artwork that was created throughout this macabre period. Guests will then be able to peruse the exhibits of the traveling museum\, which features almost one hundred artifacts from the Victorian mourning period\, including post-mortem photos\, artwork and jewelry made from human hair\, women’s fashion\, funeral cards\, personal letters\, tear catchers\, spirit trumpets\, and more. Explore the artifacts as you think about your own mortality\, plan for your own death\, and face the reality of “memento mori”… someday we must die. \nCopies of Amanda’s books will be available to purchase with cash\, card\, or Venmo. \nPlease note that some of the topics and artifacts may be disturbing for some so discretion is advised. \nRegistration is required\, click here to reserve your spot. A $10 suggested donation to the Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation will be accepted at the door. \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.\nInclement Weather Policy: If severe weather is forecasted\, we will monitor the conditions for the best chance of proceeding with the event. Cancellations will be announced via email; make sure to check your spam folders.\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/the-art-of-grieving-with-the-traveling-museum-of-memento-mori/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/book-cover-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T180000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20231208T044927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000238-1702918800-1702922400@forest-lawn.com 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 Monday\, December 18 at 5:00 pm in the Forest Lawn chapel. URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/angel-of-hope-vigil/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Angel-of-Hope2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20231102T113234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000237-1699693200-1699695000@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. URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/erie-county-amercian-legion-veterans-day-ceremony-2/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/veterans-field-of-valor.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T140000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20230809T155151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000202-1694257200-1694268000@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:All Souls Victorian Picnic & Tour DESCRIPTION:No Illusions Tours\, Sobremesa Buffalo & Forest Lawn present this classic Victorian Era pastime.  You’ll stroll through the beautiful park-like setting that is Forest Lawn Cemetery while learning about Buffalo’s influential women at their gravesites.  You’ll hear our city’s history through the lives of some of its favorite daughters through a presentation curated by No Illusions Tours. Featured are women involved in the art and innovation of the Pan Am Expo\, and a woman who kept Buffalonians safe during the War of 1812\, as well as authors\, a pioneer of the NAACP\, the first professional female architect in the U.S. and the creator of the nation’s first childcare center.  The tour will end with a traditional 19th century picnic in the heart of Forest Lawn. Sobremesa will supply a typical picnic meal of the time to include: bread rolls with lettuces\, butter and grated ham (or cucumber sandwiches by request)\, sweet peach pickles\, oranges\, Black Cake (Emily Dickinson’s recipe)\, meringue kisses\, and lemonade. Proceeds will be split between all three organizations.  Tickets are very limited for this special one-time event! \nPurchase Tickets Here URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/all-souls-victorian-picnic-tour/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FL-Postcard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T093000 DTSTAMP:20250506T153438Z CREATED:20230510T155932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T153438Z UID:10000186-1685350800-1685352600@forest-lawn.com SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION: URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony/ LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forest-lawn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FL-Memorial-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR