50 Years to Overnight Success: The History of the Lockport National Historic District 1975 – 2025

A New Chapter in Lockport’s Story Begins.

Join us this for the opening reception of our newest exhibit, 50 Years to Overnight Success: The Story of the Lockport National Historic District. This exhibit tells the story of how a city once marked by neglect and decay transformed itself through community grit, visionary leadership, and a fierce love of history. Featuring the artwork of Bob Morris, architect and preservationist, this exhibit blends historic research with Morris’s bold illustrations that breathe new life into Lockport’s most iconic buildings.

Meet the artist, mingle with fellow history lovers, and help us celebrate the people and projects that renewed Lockport’s downtown.

The exhibit will remain on display through March 2026. But the best way to experience it? With a drink in hand, surrounded by good company, on a crisp fall afternoon.