Palmyra Canal Town Days

Don’t miss one of the best of events as summer comes to an end. The 50th annual Palmyra Canal Town Days is once again being held on Sept. 16th from 10am – 6 pm. and on Sunday Sept. 17th. from 10am – 4pm. With vendors of all types, Bands, Pony Rides, Car Show, 5k Run / walk, Civil War Reenactors, Antiques, Grand Parade, Barn Dance sponsored by the Wayne County Fair Association. CanalPoster2017

 

Car show-Saturday at 11am. (rain date Sunday) Grand Parade on Main Street, Saturday at 4pm.

Barn Dance at the Fairgrounds-Saturday at 7pm.

Visit www.palmyracanaltowndays.org

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Canal Clean Sweep 2018

Each year to correspond with Earth Day, communities and organizations up and down the Canal organize to clean the banks of the Canal  This year 38 separate events are scheduled.   This event now in it’s 8th. year continues to grow in size.

To learn more about all the events along the Canal visit the https://www.ptny.org/events/canal-clean-sweep

Canal Clean Sweep Lyons NY 2017
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The Underground Railroad, Wayne County NY and the Erie Canal

New Underground Railroad History Book Now Available

 

There is a direct connection between the Underground Railroad and the Canals of New York. Many African Americans used the Canals as routes for escaping from Slavery. The canals gave some the pathway to Freedom, many others settled in canal towns throughout the Canal Corridor. Safe houses existed in many communities and a new book has just been released about the Underground Railroad and the importance that Wayne County played at that time in history.

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Seneca River RV Park

Seneca River RV Park will be officially open to campers starting May 15th, 2022.  This will be a 51-site campsite with full utility hook ups.  These sites sit along the beautiful Cayuga Seneca Canal.  Brand new bathhouse being built for camper convenience.  Each site will be spacious enough for an RV as well as 1 vehicle.  Located on Route 5 & 20 these sites are the perfect location if you plan on visiting the wine and beer trail.  Also minutes from great local restaurants and the Waterloo Outlet shops.   The campground is located at 1036 Waterloo Geneva Rd. Waterloo NY 13165

For more information e-mail [email protected]

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