On July 4, 1817, a shovel full of dirt, dug in Rome, marked the start of the original Erie Canal. It was officially completed in the fall of 1825, stretching from Albany to Buffalo. Take a trip ...

Join Tim Roth of the Canal Society of New Jersey on May 21 at 7:30 PM via Zoom as he explores the fascinating history of the ...

While the canal's 200 years of history couldn't be told in 100 pages, Riley said the book's contributors agreed to keep it small in order for it to stay affordable. He also noted how those ...