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Fairport, N.Y. (WHAM) — A new chapter has made the historic Erie Canal more accessible. Carla MacDougall and her daughter, Anna, spent a day in Fairport kayaking on the Erie Canal. It's a ...
The work is part of Water Music New York, Albany Symphony's Erie Canal inspired community series, and will premiere on July 6 at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville. (Courtesy of Albany Symphony ...
The Erie Canal Museum will host an event on Saturday, June 7 remembering the Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, and his 1825 visit through Upstate New York. The Marquis de Lafayette ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Several groups join together to celebrate plans to make sure everyone who wants to can enjoy the Erie Canal with the help of Inclusive Recreation Resources. These would ...
The Erie Canal turns 200 years old this year, but with heavy rainfall delaying the waterway’s opening, some boaters are left adrift – not that they are too upset about it. Matthew Bastian is a ...
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – As the Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, new resources have become available to ensure everyone can enjoy recreational activities on the canal. The University of ...
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – The Erie Canal has officially opened for the season, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. News10NBC’s Berkeley Brean took a ride ...
Learn about a powerful music festival that brings unheard stories of the Erie Canal to life. The Albany Symphony in partnership with the NYS Canal Corp. is commemorating the Bicentennial of the ...
The waterway was a vital lifeline for industry and travel, especially for the towns and communities that were built along the canal and still thrive in today's world, including Fairport ...
Three artists spent a year photographing the Erie Canal as part of an artist residency program. The Erie Canal Artist-in-Residence program is a partnership between NY Canal Corporation and The ...