EVENTS
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays 1-4 PM
200 Years of Weddings at the Col. Wm. Bond-Jesse Hawley House, 143 Ontario St.
Join Good Neighbor Dave Marmon as he guides you through this 12 room National Register House. Each room decorated in Empire Period furnishings along with the 200 Years of Weddings exhibit. $2 Donation. Other times for groups by appointment. 716 434-7433.
Monday through Saturday 9 AM -5 PM
Time in a Bottle Exhibit, 215 Niagara Street
The changing exhbit room features a beautiful display of time keeping antiques and collectible bottles. 716 434-7433.
Thursday, August 21st 2 PM
John K. Hall Remembers, 215 Niagara Street
Join with John Hall as he presents a book signing (2 PM) and program (3 PM) about his rembrances of life in Niagara County.
Saturday, August 16th at 10 AM***Rescheduled***now
Saturday, September 27th at 10 AM
History Center Offers Special BBQ Class: Barbecue Sauces, Mops and Marinades
Join Robert Giordano, the History Center's "Mr. BBQ," as he teaches a class from 10 AM - 12 PM on outdoor cooking. He will feature both tomato-based and nontomato based sauces and their correct application. Register in advance. $12 cost. Call 434-7433.
Saturday, September 20th at 2 PM
"Great Graves of WNY"
Award winnng author, Chuck D'Imperio prersents a program from his book, "Great Graves of WNY."
Thursday, September 25th at 2 PM
Natural History of Niagara
The History Center's Educational Coordinator, Ann Marie Linnabery, prersents a program on the natural history of Niagara County.
Saturday, September 27th
Smithsonian Museum Day
The Smithsonian Magazine recognizes the History Center with regional recognition. All three sites will be open with complimentary admission.
Saturday, October 4th at Noon and 2 PM
"An Apple A Day" Fall Victorian Tea
Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea and more with an "apple" theme. Special guest speaker is John K. Hall of Hall Apple Farm. Advance reservations required. Please call 716 434-7433.
Monday, October 6th at 7 PM
One Book - One Community
Executive Director Melissa Dunlap to speak to the Friends of the Library (public is invited) on the theme: The 1960s-A Time of Change in Lockport. The location is the community room at the Lockport Public Library.
Thursday, October 9th at 6 PM
Annual Dinner and Dady Brothers Musical Program
The History Center's Annual Dinner at the Cornell Cooperative Center. Meal deliciously prepared by Donna Eick. The program for the evening will be The Dady Brothers, Erie Canal songsters. Tickets are $30 for one or $50 for 2. Advance reservations required. Please call 716 434-7433.
Saturday, October 18th
183rd Anniversary of the Opening of the Erie Canal Celebration
Third Annual Poster Contest winners to be announced at 11:30 AM. Public is invited. Erie Canal Discover Center, 24 Church Street.
Saturday, October 18th
Chiavetta's Chicken-ono-the-Canal
Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ, take out service only. Drive through rear parking lot. 11AM - 3 PM. Erie Canal Discover Center, 24 Church Street.
Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19
Doors Open Niagara
The History Center is the regional hub for this annual Doors Open Event. Two days of complimentary admission to our three sites in Lockport.
Annual Fall Bus Trip
The History Center's Annual Fall Bus Trip is going to St. Catharines History Museum and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Lunch at North Amerca's oldest golf course. Tickets are $65 for members and $70 for non-members. Advance reservations required. Please call 716 434-7433.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Historic Lockport Towpath Trolley Tours
Available upon group request
Four historic narrated tours to choose from. Please call 716-434-7433 for pricing and availability.
- Stone Houses - Visit the locations of Lockport's early stone homes and learn the history of the builders and owners.
- Entertainers - Meet four of Lockport's famous entertainers and learn about the theatrical venues during past centuries.
- Politicians - Early government leaders share their stories during the trolley tour through related areas.
- Entrepreneurs - Learn how four men impacted the commercial life of the city. Meet them at their homes or businesses.
NCHS works cooperatively with these other venues that also do school programs:
- Towpath Trolley
(716) 434-7433 - Lockport Lock and Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6155 - Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride
21 Main Street at Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-0174 - Kenan Center
433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-2617 - Colonel William Bond House - 1823
143 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 434-7433 - Erie Canal Discovery Center
24 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 439-0431