Martha Stewart learned this important life skill in Buffalo, NY

After a memorable performance in The Kentucky Derby, Martha Stewart made headlines for her mistake as Grand Marshal.

It was the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and Martha Stewart was selected as Grand Marshal of the big day. As Grand Marshal you are responsible for delivering the iconic ‘Riders Up’ line to get the race off to a flying start.

Except: Things didn’t go as planned for Stewart.

Martha Stewart’s memorable ‘Grand Marshal’ experience

At the Kentucky Derby, Martha Stewart announced that they were in a completely different state than Kentucky… and many people suspected that she was under the influence of something that caused her to slip.

Stewart accidentally said “Connecticut” instead of “Kentucky,” which could have been an honest mistake considering she grew up just an hour or two away.

Who knows… maybe she just made a mistake. I mean, you have to remember that Martha Stewart is 82 years young, which means she has quite a bit of life experience.

One of her core memories growing up was actually during her time in Buffalo, New York.

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Martha Stewart’s ties to Buffalo, NY

Martha Stewart has Polish ancestry and although she grew up in Jersey City, NJ, she had some family ties to Western New York. Her mother taught her to cook and sew, and she later learned a number of other useful skills while spending time at her grandparents’ home in Buffalo, New York.

Stewart’s maternal grandparents taught her the processes of canning and preserving food. She learned how to put the food in jars and cans and how to store the food for a longer shelf life.

According to Stewart’s family tree, her maternal grandparents, Jozef Ruszkowski and Franciska Albiniak, were born in Poland. Ultimately, the two of them found a new home for themselves in Erie County, NY!

Her mother was born in Buffalo, NY

Martha Stewart’s mother, Martha Ruszkowski, was born in Buffalo in September 1914. She lived in Erie County for a while before moving closer to Jersey, but some of her relatives remained in Western New York.

According to the Buffalo News, Martha’s brother, Dr. Eric Scott, practicing dentistry in the Williamsville area since 1965.

Martha’s grandparents were buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY.