The Erie Canal: A Transformational Feat
Two hundred years ago, DeWitt Clinton embarked on a canal boat by the shores of Lake Erie, marking the beginning of a new era.
On October, Clinton's vessel, the Seneca Chief, set off from Buffalo, the westernmost port of the newly constructed Erie Canal, and made its way east to Albany, then down the Hudson River to New York City.
The Erie Canal's maiden voyage culminated on November 4 with a ceremonial "Wedding of the Waters," where barrels of Lake Erie water were poured into the Atlantic.
This engineering marvel, now a National Historic Monument, has been celebrated in folk song and inspired young politicians like Abraham Lincoln, who dreamed of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
The Erie Canal's bicentennial is being celebrated, honoring its legacy as a transformational feat in America's history.
Author's Summary
The Erie Canal transformed America's faith with its grand opening 200 years ago.
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