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Welcome
OUR MISSION
As an advocate for the community, the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission endeavors to integrate the African American cultural significance and impact on Buffalo’s history through public engagement and community education that will invigorate, inspire, and enliven cultural appreciation, preservation, and community development.
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About Us
The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is a nationally and internationally recognized Buffalo neighborhood that serves as the focal point of residents’ and visitors’ experience for learning about Buffalo’s rich African American history through its vibrant neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, unique structures, historical markers, people and institutions, as well as its significant impact on local, national and international history.
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The Nash House Museum
Once the home of Rev. Edward Nash, pastor of the Michigan Street Baptist Church, The Nash House is currently owned by the not-for-profit organization The Michigan Street Preservation Corporation. The historic house has been operating as a museum since 2007. Many of Rev. Nash’s sermons and letters, which are a crucial part of Buffalo’s African American community history were written here and are on display for viewing. The house is currently getting cosmetic updates.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesDocent Spring & Fall Training3 days to the eventMay 02, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMMichigan Street Baptist Church, 511 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Breaking the 1870 Brick Wall Genealogy Workshop17 days to the eventMay 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMFrank E Merriweather Jr Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, USA
It Takes a Village: Caring for the Memories of Mothering in the Community20 days to the eventMay 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBuffalo AKG Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA
Multiple DatesPersonal Digitization24 days to the eventMay 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMMSAAHC Visitor Center, 136 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
Memorial Day Celebration24 days to the eventMay 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMBuffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5: 00 PM
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission
119 Broadway & Elm St,
Buffalo, NY 14203
PHONE
716-322-1002
© 2013 - 2026 Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission | All Rights Reserved
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