The New York Power Authority, New York State Canal Corp. and WMHT Public Media are set to launch a multi-platform, ...

Here’s what happened this week in local history: 1825: Canal commissioners issued a report to the Ohio General Assembly on the practicality of connecting Lake Erie with the Ohio River.

The Ohio History Connection is highlighting the bicentennial of the Ohio & Erie Canal on its annual Statehood Day, demonstrating how vital the body of water was to the state's growth. "In addition ...

Also the transformation from a rural village at the time the Erie Canal opened in 1825 to a bustling 19 th-century port and shipping hub. “Waterway of Change will be the premier attraction at ...

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 ...