Special Programs

The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society is pleased to offer additional programs for families, children and adults.

For children and youth, we offer Girl Scout Badge Programs, and the American History Girls Club.

Bring the whole family to themed Museum Family Day! Please check the events calendar for these and additional programs.

American History Girls' Club brings girls and history together at our museum. Children age 8 and up will share dolls, talk books, create art projects, cook, sew, and discover a period in history.

Group and Educational Tour Information

Docent-led and self-guided tours of permanent and special exhibits are available to groups of all ages and abilities. The Education Department can arrange a tour to meet your objectives.

For more information on group reservations, contact Tara Lyons, Museum Educator, at 716/873-9644, x311 or bechsedu@bechs.org.

Details on museum exhibits here.

Notes:
In order for us to provide your group with the best possible service, we request that you make your reservations three weeks in advance. There is a non-refundable deposit of $10 per group.

Docent-led tours can include two or three exhibits; each exhibit takes approximately a half-hour to tour.

If your group is made up of students, please be sure that you have enough adult supervision; the minimum ratio requested is one adult (teacher or chaperone) per 10 students.

Resources for Teachers
History Kits

Discover history right in the classroom with these themed kits, which include artifacts, maps, photos, slides and teacher guides. Each kit can be rented for $10 per week, $5 for teacher members. Topics include: