History is moving down the canal! The Erie Canal boat Seneca Chief has officially launched, starting its bicentennial journey. Check the route at the end of this video to see when it will pass through your town. #cny #syracuse #eriecanal #teachersofinstagram | Erie Canal Museum

Heavy Flooding Hits Erie, Pennsylvania Streets across Erie, Pennsylvania, were inundated early this morning as intense lake-effect rain brought torrential downpours to the region. Several neighborhoods reported flooded roads and stranded vehicles, with emergency crews responding to multiple calls for assistance. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a warning that additional rounds of rain are possible through Friday, raising concerns about renewed flooding and potential im

Oliver Hazard Perry commanded American naval forces during the War of 1812, becoming a national hero after defeating a British squadron at the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. The 28-year-old naval officer had spent months building a fleet at Erie, Pennsylvania, transforming raw timber into nine warships despite British blockades. When his flagship USS Lawrence was destroyed in fierce combat, Perry transferred through heavy gunfire to the USS Niagara, broke through the British line, an