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Basics of the Erie Canal with the Erie Canal Museum In-Person
Why was the Erie Canal built? How was it built? WHat happened with it once it was built? Where is it now? All these questions and more will be answered in this crash course on "Clinton's Ditch."
Derrick Pratt is the Director of Education & Public Programming at the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, NY. A native of Chittenango, NY, Derrick received a B.A in Social Studies Education from SUNY Cortland and a M.A. in Museum Studies from Syracuse University. Prior to his job at the Erie Canal Museum, Derrick served as Director of Programs at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum for three years.
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