From Critic to Convert: William Seward, the Erie Canal, and the Making of a Political Identity

Though often overlooked in his long political career, William Henry Seward's early experience critically debating the politics of the Erie Canal proved formative. In this talk, Seward House Museum Educators Jeff Ludwig and Walker Goodemote will explore how Seward reversed himself on the Canal as a young man. The decision ultimately forged his political philosophy and set him on a path towards becoming a New York Governor, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State.

This free public talk will take place at the Skaneateles Library on September 30th.

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• This month, 20th September, 07:30 pm, Guitar Series Concert: David Steinhardt in Skaneateles