FREE- Celebration of Democracy at Buffalo History Museum- October 20, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm.

Explore the Buffalo History Museum’s galleries and exhibits
Enjoy cider, donuts, and food from Buffalo’s Best Grill food truck
Test your civic knowledge, learn about voting rights, and tell your voting stories at three fun, voting-themed activity stations!

At 6:00 PM, hear from special guest speaker Melissa Parker Leonard

“The Power of a Voice”

Melissa is an educator, researcher, and public historian of Tonawanda Seneca descent. She is the founder of 7th Gen Cultural Resources, President of the Board of Managers of The Buffalo History Museum, a founding board member of Indigenous Women’s Initiatives, and an instructor at Buffalo State University.