BUFFALO, N.Y. — Residents and visitors gathered at Canalside to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the “Wedding of the Waters,” marking the official opening of the Erie Canal and honoring its lasting impact on Western New York.
The event featured the unveiling of a historic marker and special presentations highlighting the canal’s history and its influence on the region’s development over the past two centuries. Attendees learned about the canal’s role in shaping commerce, transportation, and communities across Western New York and beyond.
The celebration drew participants from near and far, including one visitor who traveled all the way from Kansas City, Mo., to be part of the milestone event…