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Erie Canal’s Role in Shaping Social Justice Movements Program Aug 26th

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Erie Canal Social JusticeThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and WCNY will host a virtual panel discussion and showing of the recently released documentary Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America on August 26th from 7 to 8:30 pm via Zoom.

This program will examine the role of New York’s canals on various social movements and its continuing legacy today, with an emphasis on women’s rights, suffrage, and the quest for social justice. [Read more…] about Erie Canal’s Role in Shaping Social Justice Movements Program Aug 26th

Underwater Imaging of Seneca Lake Canal Shipwrecks Underway

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Seneca Lake underwater research project courtesy NYS Canal CorpThe Seneca Lake Archaeological and Bathymetric Survey Project is an underwater exploration occurring on Seneca Lake that aims to preserve the history of New York’s canals by using state-of-the-art equipment to capture never-before-seen images of intact canal shipwrecks from the early nineteenth century in the deepest waters of the lake. [Read more…] about Underwater Imaging of Seneca Lake Canal Shipwrecks Underway

Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

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Erie Canal near Clay by Suzanne GroszErie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 15th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. Winning photos will be featured in the 2022 Erie Canalway calendar. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Photo Contest Call for Entries

Documentary Explores Erie Canal’s Role in Shaping America

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Erie Canal in 1829The new documentary Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America is set to premier on WCNY-TV on June 29th at 9 pm. The half-hour documentary examines the spread of ideas along the Erie Canal with emphasis on women’s rights, suffrage, and the quest for social justice. [Read more…] about Documentary Explores Erie Canal’s Role in Shaping America

Canal System Opening Friday, Canal Events on Tap

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Waterford Tugboat RoundupThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation have announced the Erie Canal is set to open to the public on Friday, May 21st.

This year the Canal will host 26 festivals and events including recreational activities, tours, concerts, and heritage celebrations, showcasing the Canalway Corridor’s heritage and the recreational appeal of the waterway and Canalway Trail. [Read more…] about Canal System Opening Friday, Canal Events on Tap

Canalway Challenge Kicks Off Along New York’s Canals

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Canalway ChallengeThe 2021 Canalway Challenge, hosted by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is now underway.

Participants choose a mileage goal of 15, 90, 180, or 360 miles. They then walk, run or cycle on the Canalway Trail or paddle on the NYS Canal System to achieve it. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in a 1st Mile Challenge by completing one mile. [Read more…] about Canalway Challenge Kicks Off Along New York’s Canals

NYS Canals Seek Volunteer Paddling Stewards

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Erie Canal Stewardship programThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, along with the New York State Canal Corporation, has launched the NYS Canalway Water Trail Stewardship Program to help ensure the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Champlain, and Oswego canals are welcoming and safe for paddlers. [Read more…] about NYS Canals Seek Volunteer Paddling Stewards

Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Announced

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Erie CanalwayThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced that 13 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants in 2021 totaling $108,787. The grants advance vital work to preserve and showcase canal heritage, educate youth, and welcome all people to explore the canal in their local communities. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Announced