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Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Seneca Lake and Erie Canal exhibit to open in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — Community members can learn about the history of Seneca Lake and the Erie Canal's waterways during a talk and exhibit opening in Montour Falls on Sunday. The Schuyler County Historical Society is hosting a free historical talk and reception for the grand opening of a new exhibit on March 2. The talk, which is part of the historical society's Talkin' History program, and the exhibit will take guests through two centuries of Seneca Lake and Erie Canal history as the state celebrates the canal opening 200 years ago. Derrick Pratt, the director of education and public programming at the Erie Canal Museum, will teach guests about how immigrants impacted the construction, operation, and culture of the Erie Canal during his presentation called 'Immigration on the Erie Canal.' The talk will start at 2 p.m. at the Montour Falls Fire Department, which is located on Lee Street. Electric vehicle charging stations open in Watkins Glen After the talk, guests can take a two-minute drive to the Brick Tavern Museum on North Catherine Street for the opening reception of '200 Years: Seneca Lake and the Erie Canal Waterways' from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit will focus on the important role Seneca Lake plays in New York State's canal system. People who can't make it to the opening reception can visit the exhibit at the museum until November. Those who want to learn even more about the Erie Canal's history can check out two traveling exhibits that will arrive in April and August. The Brick Tavern Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Museum admission is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
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Crime, Chaos, Craziness on the Chemung Canal: Historian to share 'darker side' of canal
From murders, strikes, thievery, fighting and other bizarre incidents, local experts will explore the impact the Erie Canal and its feeder canals, like the Chemung Canal, had on the region over the past 200 years. Schuyler County Historian Gary Emerson will host the Schuyler County Historical Society's Talkin' History program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Silver Spoon Cafe, inside the Schuyler County Human Services Complex at 323 Owego St. in Montour Falls. Emerson, who grew up in Elmira and graduated from St. Bonaventure with a BA in history, will present 'Crime, Chaos, and Craziness on the Chemung Canal' covering the dark side of the Chemung Canal's history hidden in the archives. 'This talk will reveal the violent and strange events that were once part of the canal culture in our communities,' Emerson said. 'The Erie Canal and its feeder canals brought so much economic opportunity and wealth. We tend to forget that there is often darker side to these grand enterprises.' Emerson taught American history for 36 years, mostly at Newfield Central School, and he and his wife have resided in Schuyler County for the past 46 years. The following program will also look at the canal's impact. At 2 p.m. March 2, the next Talkin' History will be about 'Immigration and the Erie Canal,' examining the ethnic populations who provided the massive amount of manual labor needed to make the Erie Canal a reality at the Montour Falls Fire Department. Darrick Pratt, of the Erie Canal Museum, said for many, this was where the pursuit of their American dream began. More: How The Rockwell Museum's new executive director is making her mark. Meet Erin Coe. Immediately following the Talkin' History program on March 2, there will be an opening reception for 200 Years, 'Seneca Lake & the Erie Canal Waterways' at the Brick Tavern Museum, 108 N. Catharine St./Route 14, Montour Falls. These free Talkin' History events are presented in partnership with the Dutton S. Peterson Memorial Library, the Montour Falls Library, the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association, and the Watkins Glen Public Library. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: 'Dark side' of Chemung Canal is topic of Feb. 23 history program
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Schuyler County Historical Society to host talk on Chemung Canal history
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — The Schuyler County Historical Society is hosting its second 'Talkin' History' program on Sunday in Montour Falls. The program will take place at the Silver Spoon Cafe inside the Schuyler County Human Services Complex on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. At this time, Schuyler County Historian Dr. Gary Emerson will present a talk titled 'Crime, Chaos and Craziness on the Chemung Canal!' Whimsical Winter Market to return on Sunday in Elmira 'The dark side of the Chemung Canal's history includes murders, strikes, thievery, fighting and other bizarre incidents that are hidden in the archives,' said Dr. Emerson. 'This talk will reveal the violent and strange events that were once part of the canal culture in our communities.' During the program, attendees will learn about the darker side of the Erie Canal and its feeder canals, which are often known for bringing economic opportunity and wealth. The event is free and open to anyone interested in attending. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
