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

When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was an immediate success and led to the growth of the Empire State. A new series dives ...

As the Erie Canal marks 200 years of shaping New York’s identity and economy, Cayuga County is celebrating the milestone with ...

In 1825, the state of New York inaugurated the Erie Canal. Today, the singular historic purpose of the canal has been replaced by a broader significance. Together, the Erie, Champlain, Oswego ...

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/11/25, our guests explore how the Erie Canal influenced the development of the ...

MARCY, N.Y. -- The New York State Canal Tourism Forum was held at SUNY Poly. Organizations from across the State gathered to ...

retail shops and a re-created waterway on the footprint of the original Erie Canal in the "Queen City". Today, the Buffalo waterfront attracts more than 1 million annual visitors. In 2020 ...

WCC 2025 marks the Bicentennial of the opening of the original Erie Canal. Buffalo’s vital role in the creation of the Erie Canal will soon be on full display for the world, as this city plays ...

It can be said that DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York at the opening of the famed Erie Canal, was a visionary.

The annual eight-day Parks & Trails Cycle the Erie Canalway bike tour from Buffalo to Albany is 400 miles and 400 years of history but this year’s ride July 12-20, 2025 is particularly special because ...

The New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corp. and WMHT Public Media are set to launch a multi-platform, multi-media project to commemorate the Erie Canal’s bicentennial. Through a 10-part ...