With more than 300 bicycles including antiques, originals and reproductions, this museum is said to be the countrys largest museum of its kind. Displays include a collection of children's wheeled vehicles dating from the 1890s; boneshakers built during the 1860s and so named because of the jaring riders experienced; wooden highwheels; an 1881 Marine bicycle; and folding paratrooper bicycles used during World War II. Changing exhibits and programs are also featured. Open Monday through Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1:30pm-5pm in April through January; hours vary the rest of the year.
Location:
3943 N Buffalo Rd, Orchard Park New York 14127
Telephone
716-662-3853
Other History nearby:
(Amherst) Amherst Museum
(Eden) Brimms Kazoo Co & Kazoo Museum
(Buffalo) Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
(Lockport) Col William M Bond House
(Dunkirk) Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse
(Dunkirk) Dunkirk Historical Museum
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06/09 Coming to The Orchard Park area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Scandinavian Folk Festival Gerry NY July19-21 Swedish Food Every Day, Expanded Lecture Program, Feature Length Swedish Movies (with English subtitles), A Celebration of Hans Christian Anderson.
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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