The Erie Canal: A Transformational '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, and the Erie Canal's legacy was such that it inspired young politicians, including Abraham Lincoln, who dreamed of becoming "the DeWitt Clinton of Illinois."
The Erie Canal is an engineering marvel and a National Historic Monument, celebrated in folk song, with its bicentennial being commemorated throughout the month.
Author's summary: The Erie Canal transformed America 200 years ago.
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