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Enterprising Waters: A Bicentennial Showcase

June 28, 2025 – September 13, 2025

This year marks the final year of the Erie Canal’s bicentennial period (1817-1825). Enterprising Waters features a traveling version of an exhibit produced by the New York State Museum. To accompany this exhibit, we’ve assembled some examples from our own Museum’s collection to specifically highlight the Syracuse story. Not only is this year the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Canal’s construction, it is also the 175th anniversary of this building: the 1850 Weighlock. While the Bicentennial may be coming to a close, the history of the Canal is far from complete. We invite you to join us as we move into the next 200 years of the Erie Canal.