Construction began in 1817 ... Everybody Down,” perhaps better known as “Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal,” offered the country a nostalgic vision of plucky life on the barges and a ...

This year’s bicentennial events include a 400-mile bike ride, history tours and canal concerts along one of North America’s ...

A former prisoner helped spur the Erie Canal’s construction. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York became known as the “father of the Erie Canal” for championing the construction of the ...

WMHT brings New York's economic engine back to life Etching of the original Erie Canal construction Entrance to the Canal into the Hudson at Albany. James Eights 1823 ink, wash, pencil on paper.

Despite construction in Fairport, with a $3.5 million culvert replacement project over Thomas Creek blocking Main Street north of the Erie Canal, crowds seemed undeterred. "I did not notice the ...

If ever I were to build a canal across the entire state, I’d select the same day they chose to begin the Erie Canal. Just ...

With summer just around the corner and families looking to get out of the house for weekend fun, many chose to stop by ...

Experience a magical New York canal cruise on the iconic Erie Canal, celebrating 200 years of innovation, commerce and ...

The Erie Canal museum will host a lecture and walking tour Saturday in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit 200 years ...

New Junior Ranger activity booklet to be released for the community to commemorate the Erie Canal's 200 year anniversary.

The Newark-Arcadia Museum will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal June 12 with a program that begins at 7 p.m.