Bicentennial of the Erie Canal Celebration Event

We are so excited to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal on Thursday July 24, 2025. With its great history and substantial impact to the area, it’s a great time to re-experience the Erie Canal and all her glory. 

The story of the Erie Canal is in many ways a story of immigration, with thousands of migrants traveling and working on and along the Canal’s waters. While the Erie Canal took only 8 years to dig, getting to the point where people could start digging was a nearly 100 year long process.

Come celebrate with us!  We will have a new Erie Canal sign unveiling promptly at 3 pm at the Canal Trail Way, followed by a fun run to the Christopher Simpson Memorial Park located at 6514 Church St, Memphis, NY 13112. Then, continue with a celebration including special guests like the Town of Van Buren Town Board members, Town of Van Buren Historian Steven McMahon, and other Erie Canal partners. Enjoy a hamburger or hotdog and get your face painted.

We hope to see you there. If you can only make it for a short time, we hope you can be present for the sign unveiling – it is a beauty!!

When: 3pm – 7pm on July 24th
Where (Sign Unveiling): The Canalway Trail
Where (Celebration): 6514 Church St, Memphis, NY 13112 (Simpson Memorial Park)
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Any questions, please contact me.

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