Local History & Genealogy: Erie Canal

Low bridge! Folklore and the Erie Canal by Lionel D. Wyld.

The Birth of the Erie Canal by Harvey Chalmers.

Offers users an immersive movie and a hands-on learning experience to help visitors to better understand the history of the Erie Canal.

Located in Syracuse, the Museum collects and preserves Canal material, and provides engaging educational experiences that champion an appreciation and understanding of the Erie Canal’s transforming effects on the past, present and future.