# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Get ready, Buffalo for the historic Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief homecoming as part of the 2026 Back to Buffalo Tour! We invite you to come to Canalside and celebrate the return of the Seneca Chief to the commercial slip. 

9:15 AM	Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Departs Tonawandas
12:00 PM	Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Arrives at Buffalo!
1:00 PM	Welcome Ceremony
2:00 PM	Visitor Experience Open to the Public
5:00 PM	Visitor Experience Public Hours End

The Back to Buffalo Tour is a statewide, education-first initiative running from May through October 2026, bringing the story of the Erie Canal to life through hands-on learning, boat tours, community events, and festival appearances. Wherever the Seneca Chief stops, people of all ages are invited to step aboard and explore the maritime heritage that helped shape New York.

While the canal boat is at Canalside this summer, you can:
- Step aboard a full-size replica of the original 1825 Seneca Chief.
- Speak to the crew and volunteers who built the canal boat.
- Experience life on the canal through demonstrations and storytelling.
- Learn about traditional wooden boatbuilding and craftsmanship.
- Explore the environmental, economic, cultural, and Indigenous history of the Erie Canal.

Learn More
Visit BuffaloMaritimeCenter.org/backtobuffalo
Download the Back to Buffalo Tour Guide featuring event dates, port stops, history, classroom resources, and more!

Follow Along
@BuffaloMaritimeCenter on social media!
Catch real-time updates and Virtual Voyage episodes!

This event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to the public. Donations are welcome and directly support BMC's programs! 

Dates and times are subject to change.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/buffalo-ny-homecoming-arrival-back-to-buffalo-voyage/200030204570342
- **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 103

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Buffalo
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Canalside 44 Prime St.
- **lat**: 42.8765381
- **long**: -78.8787301
- **full address**: Canalside 44 Prime St., 2 Hanover St, Buffalo, NY 14202-4136, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage being held?
  - **A:** Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Canalside 44 Prime St., 2 Hanover St, Buffalo, NY 14202-4136, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage?
  - **A:** Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage is organized by Buffalo Maritime Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Buffalo, NY Homecoming Arrival! / Back to Buffalo Voyage is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Buffalo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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