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We are making an effort to present you with an all-inclusive look into our organization - past and present.  After 88 years of existence, it could be said that we have only just begun!

The club is run by volunteers and features a large hall with stage, pool table, darts, and a spacious bar featuring several types of Ukrainian beer and liquors, including Obolon–Ukraine’s most popular beer– as well as a selection of domestic and imported beers, liquors and wine.

Today, with still a number of long-time members enjoying evenings of camaraderie at their 'Narodnij Dim", a new membership is evolving - giving the Ukrainian-American Civic Center new life once again.

Please know that our lounge is open Thursdays & Fridays, 5-10 PM.   Telephone #716-877-7200.  We look forward to seeing/hearing from you.

The UACC.

circa 1930

This organization was established in 1920 and has been responsible for serving the needs of Ukrainian immigrants who settled in the Black Rock section of Buffalo, most recently through the displacement years of World War II.

The Ukrainian-American Civic Center is one of the oldest operating ethnic clubs in the area.  Historically ethnic social clubs served the social welfare needs of immigrant families who came over in the “great wave” of immigration at the turn-of-the-twentieth century.

The current building was built in 1900 to serve the needs of the growing Eastern European immigrants centered around the Black Rock neighborhood. The club provided an opportunity for newcomers to America to practice their culture, meet potential friends and mates, and it provided a venue for Ukrainian cultural events. In addition, the club provided a way for these new Ukrainian-Americans to learn about job opportunities from other Ukrainians. At the time, the neighborhood was bustling with industrial activity, with a multitude of factories in the neighborhood, including Pratt and Letchworth Steel, Pratt and Lambert Paint, and Pierce Arrow.

By the middle of 2000, club membership was nearing only eight members. Under new leadership, The Ukrainian-American Civic Center, as it is currently known, has welcomed a new generation of patrons with a series of special events including a raucous Oktoberfest celebration.