25 in 250 Speaker Series

As part of our year-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Museum invites you to an afternoon of engaging presentations exploring the people, events, and stories that have shaped our nation. Hear from local historians and subject matter experts as they share unique perspectives on American history and its connections to our local community. Speaker Schedule: 🕚 11:00 AM – Patrick Stenshorn, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor The Prevailing Epidemic: Cholera, the Erie Canal, and the Public Health Response 🕛 12:00 PM – Nancy Ragus, Fairport Perinton Cooperative Fairport: How a Canal Town Reinvented Itself 🕐 1:00 PM – Derrick Pratt, Erie Canal Museum Pathway of Resistance: The Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad 🕑 2:00 PM – Pam Becker, Seneca County Historian The Flats of Seneca Falls: The Cradle of our Village Attend one presentation or stay for the entire series and enjoy an afternoon of learning, discussion, and historical exploration. This FREE program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Bonafiglia Family Foundation.