Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at 6:00 PM In Women in the World of Frederick Douglass, Leigh Fought illuminates the life of the famed abolitionist off the public stage. She begins with the women he knew during his life as a slave: his mother, from whom he was separated; his grandmother, who raised him; his slave mistresses, […]
The Ohio & Erie Canal was constructed between 1825-1832 to connect Lake Erie and the Erie Canal with the Ohio River and beyond, fulfilling the link between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. The canal was over 300 miles long, with 146 locks, built with the technology that started with the Erie Canal. […]
Artists walks with López-Jensen are participatory actions that combine collective action, conversations, and art making with the act of walking. Participants will gather at Lock 2 (Erie Canal Lock 2, Waterford, NY, 12188), and spend a moment getting to know each other and a bit about the history of the landscape. Artist Matthew López-Jensen will […]
Ceramics are enjoying an astonishing resurgence in popularity. Ceramics seem to have finally broken through in the fine art world, and community studios are having a hard time meeting the demand for classes. Garth Johnson, the Everson Museum of Art’s ceramics curator will detail the astounding people and events that made the rise of ceramics […]
Deeper Dive - Hodinöhsö:ni Beadwork as a Cultural History Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 6:00 PM, Virtual The role of beadwork in Hodinöhsö:ni life has multiple purposes. It has been argued that the value of beadwork is held in high regard because the parallel expression of wampum beads has key cultural and political significance. […]
The Syracuse Crunch, the local American Hockey League team, will take on the identity of the Syracuse Canal Mules for one night while playing the Providence Bruins. Come support the Erie Canal Museum and Syracuse Crunch on this special night. We encourage you to sit in section 215, though you can support from any seat […]
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