Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal

New York State Museum
September 16, 2017 - October 20, 2019
The first phase exhibit celebrating the construction of the Erie Canal at the New York State Museum features two works from the Arkell Museum's collection; Grocery Store on the Erie Canal, 1881 by D. Maitland Armstrong (1836-1918) and Edward P. Buyck's (1888-1960) Clinton’s Brigade at Canajoharie, June 15-30, 1779, circa 1929.

A horse stands in front of an open front 19th Century grocery store while a woman sorts goods inside.

The mission of the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and the Canajoharie Library is to promote and celebrate the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in Canajoharie, the Mohawk Valley, and beyond. The Arkell Museum collects, preserves, researches and presents American Art and Mohawk Valley History, and promotes active participation in art and history related activities, to enhance knowledge, appreciation and personal exploration by all.

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