ROME, N.Y. — The Erie Canal, a 363-mile waterway stretching from Lake Erie to the Hudson River, fueled westward expansion and grew the fortunes of cities like Rochester and Buffalo. It was an idea so ...
Honoring 200 years of the Erie Canal’s history and legacy. New York State marks 200 years of the Erie Canal! Explore its rich history and legacy with Rebecca Hughes and Jackie Schillinger of the NYS ...
What was the most significant event in the history of Chicago? The Great Chicago Fire? Wrong. The 1893 World’s Fair? Wrong. The Cubs winning the World Series in 2016? Tempting ... but no. Those don’t ...