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Share The Erie Canal Museum, located in Downtown Syracuse, NY, engages the public in the story of the Erie Canal’s transformative impacts on peoples and places in the past, present, and future. We are stewards and interpreters of Erie Canal related materials and heritage. The Museum is housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind. Visit us for exhibits with interactive displays and original artifacts, and engaging programs. The Erie Canal Museum is a must-see for adults and children of all ages.
Description
The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 sparked the construction of numerous lateral canals throughout New York State, each with their own unique histories. This roundtable, featuring experts, will examine three such canals, the Chemung, Chenango, and Genesee Valley Canal, looking at their similarities and differences while having an engaging exchange on New York canals. The discussion will involve experts from the Chenango Canal Cottage Museum, and the Erie Canal Museum, along with Gary Emerson, author of A Link in the Great Chain: A History of the Chemung Canal.
The 2024 Lecture Series is presented by the Sloan Fund.
Date & Time
Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM