According to CVNP, the park will temporarily close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Red Lock Trailhead and Brandywine Creek from Monday, March 3, to Friday, May 2, 2025.

The Erie Canal Harbor announced its events for the Bicentennial in 2025 celebrating the 200-year history of the Erie Canal when it was built in 1825.

According to Long, Thomas Worthington, Ohio’s sixth governor, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the canal in 1825. Organizers held the event in the area that is now the city of Heath.

In his 2008 book "Ohio's Grand Canal: A Brief History of the Ohio & Erie Canal," Terry K. Woods noted that, although wages varied by area and demand, during the construction of the canal, workers ...

The park will be located along the 2.25-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail. During construction, the trail will be temporarily rerouted along South Street, according to a news release.

Local News Erie Canal to celebrate 200 years Organizers said this is all just the beginning as the nation as a whole prepares to honor America's 250th birthday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – As we celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, it’s important to recognize its crucial role in the Underground Railroad from its inception in 1825 until the early 1860s.

The Erie Canal itself only passes through New York state for 363 miles-- connecting Albany and Buffalo. It is the main canal in the New York State Canal System, which includes the Champlain ...