Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence: Application deadliine February 25, 2010. MORE >
2009 Erie Canalway Annual Report is now available. Call us to request a copy:
518-237-7000, ext. 207 | |
2010 Programs Get Underway
 Erie Canalway Commissioners approved a work plan at their quarterly meeting on January 20, 2010, making way for a variety of programs and projects to proceed. Commission activities focus on key areas outlined it the Erie Canalway Preservation and Management Plan, including: preservation of historic, cultural, and natural resources; heritage tourism; recreation; economic revitalization; and interpretation.
New programs scheduled for the coming months include offering mini-grants to communities and heritage organizations, launching a volunteer interpreter program, and partnership outreach to communities and canal-related sites. Many of last year's programs will also continue, including the popular photo contest and calendar, Heritage Award of Excellence, National Register nomination for the Barge Canal, Passport to Your National Parks, event sponsorships, and sharing results of our 2008 Economic Impact Study. For a more complete list of Erie Canalway programs, visit our website and click on Get Involved. |
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Plan Now for 2010 Events Dates set for this year's Corridor-wide events
 An exciting line-up of Corridor-wide events are on tap again this year. Organizations and communities throughout the National Heritage Corridor offer a great variety of programs on these dates. Find out more or register online at the links below:
Canal Clean Sweep Weekend, April 16-18
Volunteers are always welcome to help with canal-wide cleanup and beautification projects. More >>
Canalway Trail Celebration, June 5
Celebrate the Erie Canalway Trail at one of the many special events highlighting the growing prominence of the Erie Canalway Corridor as a world-class recreationway and tourist destination. More >>
Cycling the Erie Canal, July 11-18 Join 500 riders of all ages and from all over the country for this 8-day, 400-mile bike tour across New York State, organized by Parks and Trails New York. Registration now open. More >>
Canal Splash, August 13-15 Guided walks, bikes and cruises, museum and gallery exhibits, canoe and kayak paddles, canalside festivals, performances and more are offered throughout the Corridor to celebrate the history, culture, and recreational appeal of the NYS Canal System. Download Canal Splash! event planning tips >>
World Canals Conference, September 19-24
Join delegates from around the world in exploring ways in which canals serve as engines of economic revitalization and tourism. Conference includes several study tours to Erie Canal sites. More >> |
Event Sponsorships Available
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
A limited number of sponsorships in the amount of $500 for events or festivals taking place from May through October 2010 are available from the Erie Canalway. Cultural, heritage, and recreational events that deliver significant tourism and economic benefits to communities, encourage local and regional partnerships, and enhance the quality of life for residents are eligible. For details and an application, visit http://www.eriecanalway.org/get-involved_grants-fund.htm |
Visitor Welcome Packets
Send your brochure for inclusion
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is seeking brochures from canal-related cultural, heritage and recreational sites to distribute at conferences and events and to mail out in visitor welcome packages to those who inquire about visiting the Corridor. Please send up to 100 brochures to Lori Solomon-Duell, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, 1 Delaware Ave, Cohoes, NY 12047. To request a visitor packet, contact us at 518-237-7000, ext. 203, or e-mail lori_duell@partner.nps.gov. |
| Resources and Workshops on the Web
Did you know... The Erie Canalway website includes a list of resources and links for historic preservation, heritage tourism, planning, interpretation, and more. We also maintain a list of upcoming workshops and conferences that may be of interest. You'll find both by clicking on "Get Involved" at www.eriecanalway.org. |
Community Showcase: Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway
 In 2010, the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway celebrates the five year anniversary of its designation as one of America's Byways®. The Byway is a series of local, county, and state highways along the Mohawk River from Waterford and Cohoes to Schenectady that helps to steer travelers to significant historic, scenic, and recreational sites. Along the way, the Byway tells the story of the waterway and its many layers of history-- from Native American times to the Erie Canal to the role river communities played in the industrial revolution and westward expansion of the country.
According to Byway Coalition Chairman Larry Syzdek, "This was the home of early technology, engineering, and science that started canals, railroads, ironworks, and electricity. Many common technological innovations trace their roots to experiments and early prototypes that started here, including: the railroad, clothespin, circular saw, light bulbs, iron boats, washing machines, counter sash windows, and mass-produced clothing."
"...Tolerance of differences allowed people of many different minds to settle together and share ideas in an environment that nurtured creativity. Liberty to be our best, freedom, and tolerance are at the heart of the story of the Byway and are the strength and richness of our communities today," says Syzdek.
To learn more about the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway and anniversary events planned for this year, visit www.mohawktowpath.org. |
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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, established in 2000 by an Act of Congress, spans 524 miles across the full expanse of upstate New York. It includes the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain canals and their historic alignments. The Corridor encompasses 4,834 square miles in 23 counties and is home to 2.7 million people.
Erie Canalway
National Heritage Corridor
P.O. Box 219
Waterford, New York 12188
(518) 237-7000 | |
