Oliver Wendell Petrie: Erie Canal Cook In-Person
Oliver Wendell Petrie, a native of Oswego, NY, served as a cook for three years on board the Empire State oil tanker that moved along the modern Barge Canal. Oliver specialized in cooking traditional soups and stews for the crew of seven, but he also knew a few recipes for other ethnic cuisines, such as chili con carne, Hungarian goulash, and chop suey!
The Oliver Wendell Petrie collection at the Erie Canal Museum consists of many documents from Oliver’s time on the canals, including his recipe book. The collection provides a unique look into the New York State Barge Canal system and the late 1930’s in general. The Erie Canal Museum is in Syracuse, New York.
Please join us to hear more about the fascinating story of Oliver Wendell Petrie, presented by Derrick Pratt, Director of Education & Public Programs, Erie Canal Museum.
Registration for this FREE program is required. Please register below.
- Date:
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Central - B&L 3rd Floor
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Adults Families Seniors Teens
- Categories:
- Cooking Department - Science, History & Technology Lecture Community Erie Canal History Lecture/Presentation