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 ...

As the bicentennial of the completion of the Erie Canal is celebrated this year, five local historical groups are sharing its ...

Photos selected in the Canal Communities category ... Winning images will be featured in the 2025 Erie Canalway Bicentennial Calendar.