On July 4, 1817, a shovel full of dirt, dug in Rome, marked the start of the original Erie Canal. It was officially completed ...

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.

As the Erie Canal marks 200 years of shaping New York’s identity and economy ... A downloadable Canal Bicentennial Explorer’s Guide gives visitors a curated map of historic sites and attractions along ...

A boat makes a morning trip through the Erie Canal in Rochester, New York, October 2021 ... do with glorious things that have outlived their original intent? When we’re wise, we preserve ...

Workers spend winter on the Erie Canal preparing for its bicentennial navigation season. The New York State Canal System ... that we use here are still original or they're patterned after the ...

A bicentennial anniversary is right around the corner for the Erie Canal.Corn Hill Navigation unveiled its plans, Wednesday, ...

In a spirited lead-up to Earth Day, over 3,000 volunteers have mobilized across New York State to participate in the annual ...

More than 180 public events are scheduled during the weekend of April 18 to 20, including several events in central New York. Park Manager for the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park Dan Wiles said 200 ...

Through a 10-part weekly series, hourlong original documentary, and vibrant content available to classrooms across New York, Reflections on the Erie Canal will engage and enlighten viewers in ...