History

There are parts of Western New York that you never knew existed, but there is one park in Williamsville you should know some of the history behind.

On this day in 1959, Buffalo was granted an AFL franchise. The team's first season began the following year. Happy "Birthday" Bills!

Imagine the Buffalo Bills not being the Buffalo Bills. First off, if you have ever thought why we are actually the Buffalo Bills, we have you covered. What actually is a Bill? Well, in 1947 the then-Buffalo football team held a contest and wanted fan submissions to pick a nickname for their new football team. This was...

Are you looking for shivers and spooky stories for Halloween this year? If so, you might want to check out the Genesee Country Village in October.

He was one of the biggest free agents on the market and there were plenty of people who thought he was going to a much bigger city. Then the announcement came...Terrell Owens had signed with the Buffalo Bills.

It's pretty obvious that this guy is on the brink of becoming a HUGE star. Don't miss the opportunity to see him when he comes through Buffalo this summer! The WYRK Toyota Taste of Country is coming up on June 14th at Sahlen Field. Get your tickets today!

Last weekend I was able to take a few days off to do something I should have done years ago - I took the short road trip to Gettysburg, PA.

The Red Coach Inn is a beloved place to stay the night or catch a bite to eat. Located in Niagara Falls, NY, the historic B7B opened in 1923 and is a popular destination for honeymoons. In fach, the Red Coach Inn was the honeymoon hotel for Jim and Pam on "The Office"...

Can't see video? Click HERE I was late to work on Thursday because I had to stop and dig after seeing a new Ancestry.com commercial. I've mentioned it before on the show that I have a very "American History" family background on both sides of my family...

The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century when Americans concerned about the effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force – including here in Buffalo. I...

I love this stuff. Thanks to our friends at the Buffalo History Museum for giving us this picture! The American Hotel, on the west side of Main Street between Court and Eagle streets, was destroyed by fire on March 10, 1850. It was one of 99 buildings constructed by Benjamin Rathbun from 1835 to 1836, five stories tall, built of cut brown stones and surmounted by a cupola...

What a cool documentary to watch the history (and memories, if you can remember that far back) of Buffalo, NY. From the Canadiana rides across Lake Erie to Crystal to watching the Beach Buffalo's Boys of Summer play baseball, the Town Casino and more...