Using Goats to Clear Brush
In days gone by, caretakers at Concordia kept livestock which helped clear away vegetation and weeds and kept the grounds tidy. Recently we invited some 4-legged lawn mowers to come to the cemetery to graze and clear away brush and their favorite delicacy — poison ivy. Goats can maneuver around delicate headstones without causing damage.
Vanished Cemeteries of WNY
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, volunteer researchers at Historic Concordia Cemetery took a look at the Vanished Cemeteries of WNY. In 1879, William Hodge reported on the history of local cemeteries of which 12 were within the city limits. Today there are only 4 including Historic Concordia Cemetery. What happened to them and those interred within their grounds?
Veteran’s Day Commemoration
Veteran’s Day Commemoration is held every year Concordia to honor the veterans interred on our historic grounds. Originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I, Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Every year, the directors honor our hard-working volunteers with an appreciation luncheon to review all the accomplishments that our committed team had during the season.
The Stories of Concordia
News coverage and press from just a few of Concordia’s now told stories…
WIVB TV4 Shares the Tale of the 3 Murdered Mund Children
The WIVB TV Channel 4 award-winning team of reporter Luke Moretti and cameraman Dan Holland returned to Historic Concordia Cemetery to share the tragic story of the murder of the 3 Mund children. We can't thank them enough for this emotional and powerful tribute to these 3 innocent angels. Also our sincere appreciation goes out to Tom Koch and the Stone Art Memorial Company for their generous gift of the beautiful monument that now marks the children's final resting place.
Channel 4 visited Historic Concordia Cemetery
Channel 4 visited to learn about its history and hear about the stories of those interred here because "Every Stone Tells A Story." Historic Concordia Cemetery, founded in 1859, has been a part of Western New York's heritage for generations where it has served the people of Buffalo during their time of loss, recorded their lives and legacies and marked their memories and heritage. It is listed on both the New York State Register of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places and is also designated as a Local Landmark.