The Erie Canal: A Transformative 'Big Ditch' in America's History
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat on the shores of Lake Erie, marking the beginning of the Erie Canal's maiden voyage.
On this voyage, Clinton's vessel, the Seneca Chief, traveled from Buffalo to Albany and then down the Hudson River to New York City, culminating in a ceremonial event on November 4.
"the Wedding of the Waters"
This event was a significant milestone, as the Erie Canal is considered an engineering marvel and a National Historic Monument, even inspiring a young Abraham Lincoln to dream of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America.More News
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