Use the links below to visit websites of related interests
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, New York
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is one of 37 federally designated National Heritage Areas. Its purpose is to help preserve and interpret the historical, natural, scenic, and recreational resources reflecting its national significance and to help foster revitalization of canal-side communities.
eriecanalway.org
National Park Service, Find A Park
Locate a park using the Search field
nps.gov/findapark/index.htm
Town of Camillus
The Camillus area has much of interest both from a historical and a recreational point of view. Please use the links at the left to access information about the history of the town & government, as well as the many local attractions, recreation and entertainment options that are available to residents and visitors alike.
townofcamillus.com
PACT
PACT brings together significant features of the historic Erie Canal in central New York stretching from
Rome to Port Byron, NY. Individual historic sites and museums along the 50 mile path, present a
variety of information and stories related to its construction, its important structures, its boats,
industries along its banks, and its people. Visitors to this area will enhance their knowledge of the Erie
Canal and its impact on the political, economic and social development of the 19th century, thus
encouraging a young nation’s expansion and prosperity.
nypact.org
Canal Corporation
The NYS Canal Corporation, a subsidiary corporation under the NYS Thruway Authority, is responsible for the operation, maintenance and promotion of four historic canals that span 524 miles across NYS.
nyscanals.gov/corporation/index.html
Erie Canal Museum, Syracuse, NY
The Erie Canal Museum (ECM) is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1962. It is housed in the 1850 Weighlock Building, where canal boats were weighed during the days when they traveled through the center of Syracuse on the Erie Canal. A gallery full of participatory exhibits gives visitors a look at canal life and promotes hands-on- learning. The Museum has three special exhibits each year that draw on its nationally renowned artifact collection and historical research. Museum tours and specialty programs for all age groups are developed to entertain as well as educate. A variety of school programs are also offered by the Museum.
eriecanalmuseum.org
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