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.