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The Erie Canal Museum is hosting a guided tour July 24, that offers a unique blend of history, outdoor activity, and local flavor.
As he passed through the Rochester area via the Erie Canal in his 16-foot flat-bottom, single-engine jon boat, Robert Youens said his No. 1 is just to have fun.
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As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its story in a new book.
The Erie Canal Bicentennial Festival is gearing up to celebrate New York's canal-side communities with a week full of events.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – This summer marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, a historic waterway that has played a significant role in Rochester’s development. About 100 years ago, the canal ...
The town of Gates will host a historical boat tour on the Erie Canal Wednesday June, 25 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the canal.
There were rain showers and then humidity, but it didn't deter 300 people from across New York and other states to help celebrate the Erie Canal's 200th anniversary. They took part in a 2.7 mile ...
The Erie Canal was full of kayakers and canoers this weekend as people celebrated the 200th anniversary of the canal's opening.
The special event had authentic canal music and guest speakers who shared stories of the canal's history.
Through a 10-part weekly series, hourlong original documentary, and content available to classrooms across New York, “Reflections on the Erie Canal” will engage and enlighten viewers in ...