Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
An educational institution, BNHV was chartered by the State of New York. Formed as a department of the Town of Amherst, the museum was privatized in January 2011. The name changed in 2012.
Collections
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is home to a collection of over 40,000 items reflecting the agricultural, domestic, and industrial past of the Buffalo Niagara region. BNHV's collection is composed of artifacts representing the agricultural and industrial trades, heritage crafts, and material culture of 19th- and 20th-century Western New York. Ten historic buildings from the Town of Amherst have been relocated to the 35-acre campus and are available for self-guided and guided tours, which illustrate rural life in 19th-century Buffalo Niagara.
Living history
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The Museum's interpreters, docents, and volunteers provide a living history experience for visitors.
Guilds
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village offers membership to many robust and active guilds. Membership within our guilds offers opportunities for camaraderie, heritage skill building, and more.
Events
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village offers community events and workshops throughout the year.
References
- ^ Weickart, Joe. "BNHV - A New Beginning". Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.