Our competition has come to a close and judges have made their decisions! In our effort to bolster new inclusive research done on the Erie Canal during its bicentennial anniversary, the canal community has responded with some excellent research projects! Three papers have been awarded the top prizes of the 2025 Bicentennial and the winners are... First Place: Jeffrey Ludwig- “Certain Heavy Scales Fell Off My Eyes”: William Seward, the Erie Canal, and the Making of a Whig Identity Second Place: J

Welcome to our house tour of the Erie Canal in Rochester, NY! ⛴✨ 2025 marks the 200th year of this historic waterway, and the Rochester community is pulling out all the stops for the celebration this weekend. Head down to Corn Hill Landing on Saturday, September 27 to join in on the festivities as the Erie Canal boat the Seneca Chief arrives in Downtown Rochester. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and Seneca Chief boat tours open to the public. Saturday night wraps up with a firework display ove

Derrick’s back with another Packet Pick, and this one’s all about climbing the Stairway to Empire. While Lockport may be the crown jewel of the Erie Canal, our Gift Shop is filled with other treasures waiting to be discovered. Stop by the Erie Canal Museum in Downtown Syracuse, open 10 AM to 4 PM daily, and find unique, history-inspired gifts for everyone on your list. Grab your copy of Stairway to Empire and start your holiday shopping here: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/stairway-to