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Historic Lighthouse
Seasonal attraction open mid-May through September, otherwise by appointment or as announced here.
Inquiries to [email protected] Located at the mouth of the Buffalo River at the north entrance to Buffalo Harbor. Grounds with historic artifact displays open to the public during posted hours; tower open on scheduled tour days or by appointment, for per-person or group donations. Located alongside the Coast Guard base (GPS 1 Fuhrmann Boulevard). To book a guided group tour, a reservation is required with a minimum of 15 people. Group tours may be scheduled, subject to availability on days the tower is not open for general admission. Group tours have more time to view the panoramic Buffalo waterfront vista from the premier view atop the 1833 lighthouse. Contact [email protected] and list "1833 Lighthouse Group Tour request" for special group rates. All donations gratefully accepted by the non-profit Buffalo Lighthouse Association, PO Box 206, Buffalo NY 14240.
10/08/2026
Thank you all for a wonderful season! We will still do a few unannounced pop-up open days this month when we can, and there may even be an event, but mostly we're looking forward to next spring!
09/25/2026
September is coming to an end, and so is our regular season schedule at the 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse. Last chance tomorrow for a tower climb, with the site open 11-4 and tower tickets from 12 to 2:45.
That said, watch our page for occasional October open dates, weather and volunteer availability permitting!
09/06/2026
Still feeling the vibes from a great Signer's Day at the lighthouse, including giving out free quill pens and copies of the Declaration of Independence! Although we did have to explain to some of the kids what a quill pen was!
09/06/2026
Beautiful day to celebrate the postponed "Signer's Day" as part of America 250 and EC250 at the 1833 lighthouse. Thank you to all those who came out for tower climbs and free site visits Saturday, and especially to all our volunteers who make it all happen. And thanks to Ben Read for the historic-looking photo of the Keeper and his lighthouse!
EXPANDED SATURDAY HOURS: While our America 250 event is scheduled for 1 to 4 Saturday, we've decided to open the site at 11 a.m. for free public tours. The lighthouse itself will be open for climbing from 12 to 3, with tickets at the gate.
09/03/2026
The 1833 Buffalo Lighthouse Historic Site will be CLOSED this Wednesday, due to a large event at the Coast Guard base that will have huge impacts on parking and traffic.
We will be open again from 1 to 4 pm Friday for site visits, weather permitting. Our major America 250 event will be 11 to 4 pm Saturday, with constitution copies and quill pens for kids who help us celebrate the original signers!
08/28/2026
Quiet night at the lighthouse Thursday, but American Patriot was back in port. Just in time for the National Chicken Wing Festival!
A reminder, the postponement date for the rained-out Aug. 2 Ratification Day celebrations for America 250 is Saturday, Sept. 5. Free site admissions and quill pen prizes for the kids! Check back for details, soon!
08/02/2026
Along with the rest of the America 250 events, we have had to postpone today. Sorry -- and we hope to see you soon on a non-rainy day!
08/02/2026
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ⛈️⛈️⛈️
Sadly, our celebration of America 250/Kid’s Day is postponed as the storms threaten to take the afternoon sun from us today. Slick conditions and storms make tower climbing and site exploration a bit unsafe for our little ones, and guests in general!
Look out for a new and sunnier date for this event, and come see us during our regular hours on Friday and Saturday (posted weekly) before the summer ends 💛
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