Join us for a fascinating afternoon uncovering the stories that shaped New York’s past — from law enforcement along the Erie Canal to the rise of one of the state’s most well-known prisons.
One presentation will highlight law enforcement issues surrounding the storied Erie Canal, including the urban red-light canal districts, the legacy of the mule drivers, the Sabbatarian movement, and the 1851 Jerry Rescue.
Then, Amy Hufnagel, Assistant Director of the Sing Sing Prison Museum (Ossining, NY), will present Sink or Sing: The Infamous Sing Sing Prison’s Intersectional History with Syracuse & the Erie Canal — an illustrated talk about the expansion of New York’s penitentiary system in 1825 and its deep connections to the region.
Don’t miss this engaging event that connects innovation, reform, and the complex histories that continue to shape New York today. Register Here:
https://eriecanalmuseum.org/events/#smtx-click
We offer lectures each month on a variety of topics. As we commemorate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s completion in 2025, the Erie Canal Museum aims to examine the diverse transformative impacts of the Canal on peoples and places in the past, present, and future in a variety of ways, which we look forward to sharing with you throughout the year. All Sloan Lectures are available both in person and via Zoom. Everyone who registers will also receive a recording of the talk.
Thank you to the Winifred & DeVillo Sloan, Jr. Family Fund for supporting this series.
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