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 a new era.
On this maiden 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, earning the Erie Canal its place as a National Historic Monument and inspiring future leaders, including a young Abraham Lincoln, who dreamed of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
- The Erie Canal's bicentennial is being celebrated all month.
- It is an engineering marvel enshrined in folk song.
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America's faith 200 years ago.
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