2010 Tour Schedule Posted
We’ve posted the new tours for our 2010 season, as well as many special events throughout the upcoming year. Be sure to check them out under our Visit Us link!
Be sure to check out these tours and upcoming events:
Buffalo Religious Arts Center Docent-Led Tours
Come see the beautiful Romanesque St. Francis Xavier Church as it undergoes its transformation into Xavier Hall, the new home of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center. Learn the history of this uniquely American bascillica-styled landmark of Black Rock, and see the growing collection of the Religious Arts Center, including items from St. Mary’s of Sorrows, Queen of Peace, Temple Beth El, and icons from the Russian Orthodox Church.
Stained Glass Windows in Buffalo
Co-Sponsored by Buffalo Religious Arts Center and Buffalo Tours. See our Tours page for details.
These 2-hour walking tours average 45 minutes per building, with a 15-minute walk between buildings, and a 15-minute walk returning to the starting point. Tours include information on buildings’ designer and fabricator, buildings’ content and iconography, and the style and fabrication techniques of the buildings.
Buffalo’s First Lady: Frances Folsom Cleveland
Learn the history of First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland, born on Edward Street in Buffalo.
May 29-30, 2010
Hutchinson Family Revival Reenactors
Our country’s history mirrored in 19th Century music performed by the Hutchinson Family Revival.
June 5, 2010
Fashion Show: Antique Clothes Modeled by Historic Characters
See clothing styles from the 1860-1960, each modeled by a famous lady from the period.
July 17, 2010
Holiday Churches Bus Tours
Coming in December – all new churches for 2010! Visit the lush interiors of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, and the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. This six hour, guided tour includes transportation, entry into each church, admission to the Buffalo Religious Arts Center, lunch at Chef’s, and a special organ recital at Xavier Hall. Reservations Required.
