Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in Rome

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Bicentennial Voyage of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief in Rome

When

October 8, 2025    
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Where

Bellamy Harbor Park
139 East Whitesboro Street, Rome, New York, 13420

Event Type

ERIE CANAL BOAT SENECA CHIEF VOYAGE

Mohawk Valley visits through OCTOBER 13, 2025

When the Seneca Chief reaches a port along the Erie Canal, the public can experience free, family-friendly activities that bring canal history to life. While docked, the vessel becomes a floating museum that allows you to step aboard to explore recreated cabins, view historical artifacts, and engage with interactive exhibits that illuminate the canal’s cultural, economic, and environmental significance – including the contributions of Indigenous communities. On shore, Buffalo Maritime Center will host special events, educational programs, and hands-on wooden boatbuilding activities for all ages.

In Rome at Bellamy Harbor Park

  • 12:30PM: Boats Arrive at Rome
  • 1:00PM: Welcome Ceremony
  • 2:00PM-6:30PM: Public Open Hours
  • 7:00PM: Fireworks Display!