Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration

Buffalo History Museum
One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY 14216

February 16, 2025

From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

FREE

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The Buffalo History Museum will once again partner with the Buffalo Civil War Roundtable and Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps for the longest running celebration of President Lincoln’s birthday in the nation! This year marks 151 years since Buffalo pharmacist Julius Francis first commemorated President Lincoln’s birthday in the first such posthumous celebration in the United States. Running from 10am until 1pm, this event includes a short program, a Lincoln orator delivering the 16th president’s words, and uniformed Civil War reenactors performing a rifle salute. Enjoy a piece of complimentary birthday cake!