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OSWEGO, NY – The H. Lee White Marine Museum and the Oswego Maritime Foundation invite the community to join them for a fun filled day, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and to help celebrate the New York State Barge Canal.
The day will be filled with activities centered around Oswego’s very own piece of canal history, the museum’s Derrick Boat No. 8.
As the Hannibal Center Bluebirds, a local 4-H group, mill about in period costume, you can listen to stories and tales of lore along the canal, watch wool spinning demonstrations, try your hand at washing clothes the “old fashion way,†indulge in homemade apple pie, enjoy grilled hot dogs and soda or taste tempting samples of McCadam New York State cheese.
In addition, participate in a canal song sing-along, try your hand at making paper jewelry and children will be able to decorate their own T-shirt.
An inflatable provided by Airhop Rentals will be available for kids to bounce around in and a miniature donkey will be on hand to pet!
AmeriCorps member, Carol Salladin has been the coordinator of the event.
“We have made sure that we have activites throughout the day that children can enjoy with their families and experience life on the canal. We are greatfull to our supporters who have been so generous,” she said.
A recently added activity will be canal cruises provided by State Council on Waterways.
The 30-40 minute tours will run on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A nominal fee will be charged.
“This is our first canal celebration and we are thrilled to have the Erie Canal Boat as part of this event. Captain Tom Ryan and Scow make it possible for the public to have access to our beautiful waterways.” said Mercedes Niess, museum director.
Other activities offered in the Historic Maritime District are one-hour Discover Sail ($5), youth sailing and fishing information, a diving display and much more.
Bring the whole family to enjoy and appreciate New York State’s rich canal history.
The museum will be open free of charge all day.
For more information, visit www.hleewhitemarinemuseum.com or call 342-0480.
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