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The marquee bicentennial event is the re-creation of the journey of the Seneca Chief, the packet boat on which New York Gov. DeWitt Clinton opened the canal in 1825.
With Erie Canal turning 200, WMHT brings New York's economic engine back to life. By Larry Rulison, Staff Writer April 12, 2025. From left, Brian Stratton, Canal Corporation director, Catherine ...
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation recently announced the release of new educational materials geared for fourth graders learning about the Erie ...
Workers spend winter on the Erie Canal preparing for its bicentennial navigation season. The New York State Canal System is open to the public May-October each year. But what happens when the ...
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — 2025 marks the 200th year of the Erie Canal and, at the time, the connection of New York State to the rest of the world, as upstate cities now had a direct connection to Lake ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – To celebrate the Erie Canal and its modern day use, the National Park Service and New York State Canal Corporation are challenging people to get outside. The challenge, which ...
The New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corporation, and WMHT Public Media recently announced the launch of a robust multi-platform, multi-media initiative to commemorate the Erie Canal ...
ALBANY, N.Y. — In a spirited lead-up to Earth Day, over 3,000 volunteers have mobilized across New York State to participate in the annual "Canal Clean Sweep." ...
Thousands of volunteers across New York State will be out helping to clean debris and litter ahead of Earth Day. The annual Canal Clean Sweep event provides opportunities for communities to help ...
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