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Annual Meeting Notice
Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, Chittenango
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission annual meeting and election of officers. The public is welcome to attend. |
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Give us your best shot!
 2010 Photo Contest -- Call for Entries
Capture the beauty, history, and character of the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain Canals and their surrounding communities for 2010 Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Winning entries will be featured in the 2011 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar. First, second and third place photographs, as well as twelve honorable mentions, will be chosen in each of four contest categories: Bridges, Buildings & Locks; For the Fun of It; On the Water; Nature of the Canal. Download rules and an entry online at www.eriecanalway.org. Contest deadline is September 9, 2010. |
New Visitor Center Opens in Fulton
 Center to orient visitors to attractions along the Oswego Canal
Visitors to the Oswego Canal in Fulton will have an easier time finding area attractions, walking and driving tours, restaurants, and lodging, thanks to a new visitor information center, which celebrated its local opening on May 6. It will be completely operational for out-of-town visitors on June 1.
"Every site can become a gateway to the entire National Heritage Corridor. The Oswego Canal Information Center will become another open door," said Erie Canalway Commission Vice Chairman Russ Andrews, during the opening celebration.
The center is located in the lobby of the city hall annex, just a short walk from Locks 2 and 3. The historic 1863 Pratt House and 1906 Carnegie Library are located in the same block, all overlooking the canal.
A dedicated group of volunteers has been hard at work planning and opening the center. Be sure to stop by when in Fulton!
Operating hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to noon, 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: City Hall Annex Lobby, 149 South First St., Fulton, NY
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Israeli Media Visit Erie Canal
 Familiarization tour offers first-hand canal experience
A whirlwind tour of the Erie Canal took place last week as members of several top Israeli media outlets, tour operators, and travel agents dashed from Albany to Rochester. The goal of the tour was not for the group to relax, but rather to become familiar with the exciting and unexpected experiences found along the Erie Canal. Upon their return to Israel, they will be promoting the canal as a tourist destination.
The tour was organized by I Love NY and Kay Tours, with assistance from various partners, including, Canal New York, New York State Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and on-site hosts.
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Canal Splash! Set for August 13-15
 Register Events Now
The 5th Annual Canal Splash! celebration is scheduled for the weekend of August 13-15, 2010. Over 100 exciting events are being offered this year, including hikes, bikes, walks, historic site tours, festivals, and canal cruises. There are activities for all ages and ability levels to help you discover all that the New York State Canal System and the National Heritage Corridor have to offer!
The list of events for the 2010 Canal Splash! is now being compiled. If you are interested in submitting an event, visit www.nyscanals.gov. |
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership
Public input on the Draft Stewardship Plan will be taken at the following two meetings: Washington County: Thursday, May 20 at 7pm at Rogers Island Visitors Center Saratoga County: Monday, May 24 at 10am at Town of Saratoga Municipal Building. The Conference on NYS History
June 3-5, 2010 Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Hosted by: New York State Historical Association, in collaboration with New York State Archives Partnership Trust; Co-sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities more >>
Walk-Bike New York
June 7, 2010 Hyatt Regency, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Hosted by: The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy-- Institute for Traffic Satety Management and Research more >>
Check out our website for updated workshop and conference listings. |
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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 | |
