NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

This week’s trivia quiz focuses on the not-for-profit organization that owns and operates the Sam Patch and Riverie tour boats. Read on and test your knowledge about Corn Hill Waterfront & Navigation Foundation! 1. What is Corn Hill Navigation primarily known for? A) The Corn Hill Festival B) Local history displays and exhibits C) Hiking and biking expeditions D) Boat tours 2. In which year was Corn Hill Navigation founded? A) 1984 B) 1991 C) 2000 D) 2005 3. Corn Hill Navigation was founded as part of which city’s revitalization efforts? A) Syracuse B) Elmira C) Buffalo D) Rochester 4. What former City Manager founded Corn Hill Navigation (and whose granddaughter is now a member of the Corn Hill Navigation Board of Directors)? A) Robert “Bob” Duffy B) Jonathan Child C) Edward “Ted” Curtis D) Thomas Ryan 5. What is…

This week’s questions focus on the location of Corn Hill Navigation’s other vessel – the Sam Patch – which cruises on the historic Erie Canal. How much of the canal’s history do you remember from elementary school? 1. When was the Erie Canal officially opened for navigation? A) 1807 B) 1817 C) 1825 D) 1835…

Please see the Answers below to last weeks trivia! 1. Where does the Genesee River begin? Gold, Pennsylvania 2. Which of the Great Lakes does the Genesee River flow into? Lake Ontario 3. What is the approximate length of the Genesee River? 220 miles 4. How many natural waterfalls does the Genesee River flow over?…