Event box

Waterway of Change: Women and the Erie Canal

Waterway of Change: Women and the Erie Canal In-Person

*Registration is open*

Wednesday, April 16, 2:00-3:30 PM

For Adults

Erie Canal Museum Director of Interpretation Steph Adams will discuss how the Erie Canal revolutionized upstate New York, bringing new ideas, people, and industries to the region, sparking a firestorm of change. This presentation will cover how the fight for women’s rights grew out of the changes brought about by the Erie Canal and the movement’s dependence on networks that the canal facilitated. Program will be in the Recreation Dept. conference room.

Date:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Penfield - Braman Room
Library:
Penfield Public Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adult Program     Erie Canal     History     Lecture     Women's History  
Registration has closed.

Location

No Geolocation available for event.

More events like this...