The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation recently announced the release of new educational materials geared for fourth graders learning about the Erie ...

There are all kinds of activities associated with the Erie Canal, but let’s start out with a bit of history. In the late 1700s and early 1800s, people were moving west. But the biggest obstacle was ...

Bicyclists make their way through downtown Albany on the final day of the 21st annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour on July 14, 2019, in Albany. More than 650 cyclists took part in the ride crossing New ...

The Erie Canal Museum is commemorating the final year of the Erie Canal Bicentennial in 2025 and has an exciting year of programming on the horizon to explore the last 200 years of Erie Canal history ...

He worked six summers as a deckhand on Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises tour boats -- helping tourists have a great time, rain or shine. He regaled them with information as they locked through ...

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 ...