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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 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
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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 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
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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! 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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony
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URL:https://forest-lawn.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 1990 Main St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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