New York state is celebrating the Erie Canal's bicentennial anniversary. We discuss the history and legacy of the Erie Canal with Rebecca Hughes and Jackie Schillinger of the NYS Canal Corporation. To commemorate the anniversary, the Buffalo Maritime Center has constructed a full-sized replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chiefto travel on the canal. We take a trip to one of the tour stops in Waterford. WMHT Producer Catherine Rafferty shares an episode of her Reflections on the Erie Canal documentary series.
Full Episode: The 200 Year Legacy of the Erie Canal
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Full Episode: The Erie Canal Bicentennial, Seneca Chief Boat Tour + Reflections on the Erie Canal Documentary
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- New York state is celebrating the Erie Canal's bicentennial anniversary. We discuss the history and legacy of the Erie Canal with Rebecca Hughes and Jackie Schillinger of the New York State Canal Corporation.
- To commemorate the anniversary, the Buffalo Maritime Center has constructed a full-sized replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to travel on the canal. We take a trip to one of the tour stops in Waterford.
- WMHT Producer Catherine Rafferty shares an episode of her Reflections on the Erie Canal documentary series.