Rochester, N.Y. — A bicentennial anniversary is right around the corner for the Erie Canal. Corn Hill Navigation unveiled its plans to host the canal's 200th birthday celebration with a list of ...

As portions of the canal were completed, they were opened up for travel. By 1825, the Erie Canal spanned 363 miles, combining natural waterways—rivers and lakes—with man-made channels.

The Erie Canal's bicentennial season kicked off in Pittsford on Saturday. It marks the return of Corn Hill Navigation's two ships, Sam Patch and Mary Jemison, to the Erie Canal.

As part of the bicentennial commemoration of the Erie Canal, the navigation season will run until 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Lockport Locks Heritage District Corporation announced a series of events to celebrate the opening of the 2025 navigation season on the Erie Canal. The Lockport C… ...

Updated: May 29, 2025 / 10:45 PM EDT WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York’s historic Erie Canal is opening for its 200th year. Officials held the ceremonial opening in Waterford on Thursday.

Explore the past, present and future of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial anniversary. Explore the past, present, and future of the Erie Canal on its bicentennial anniversary. We are diving deep ...