The Erie Canal: A Transformative Force in America
The Erie Canal, once ridiculed as a 'folly,' played a crucial role in shaping America's economy, culture, and religion.
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton embarked on the maiden voyage of the Erie Canal, traveling from Buffalo to New York City.
The "Wedding of the Waters," a ceremonial event where Clinton poured Lake Erie water into the Atlantic, marked the occasion.
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America.