NEWS FROM CORN HILL NAVIGATION FOUNDATION

Meet Darla Ellman. Darla joined our Corn Hill Navigation family in May 2024 as a crew member, and possesses a NYS Boating Safety Certificate. She enjoys meeting people from all over the country and world, sharing commonalities and learning from each other. “I love interacting with the guests to make their experiences the best I…

It’s fall in Rochester- days are still sunny and warm, leaves are changing color, and the herons and egrets are abundant. No wonder the area’s many universities have chosen the beauty of this season to welcome student families and alumni to Meliora Weekend, Naz Fest, Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, Brockport Homecoming and Family Weekend and St. John…

Lindsay Levy is from Webster, NY and grew up on the water as her family owns a cottage on the St Lawrence Seaway. A fun fact about Lindsay is that she is a twin! She also has two step brothers and a half sister. Lindsay started working for Corn Hill Navigation 6 years ago as…

CHN boats will be on the move from September 17—22 offering new opportunities for our friends and neighbors throughout the region to experience the history and natural beauty of the Erie Canal. Sam Patch, CHN’s replica canal packet boat, will travel 25 miles west to the Historic Erie Canal Village of Brockport on Wednesday, September…

Riverie has introduced thousands of passengers to the beauty of the Genesee River and the magnificence of the Rochester skyline. How much do you know about our region’s newest tour boat? 1. Where was Riverie constructed? a. Albany, New York b. Newark, New Jersey c. Baltimore, Maryland d. Portland, Maine 2. When was the boat…

Meet Corrinne Reed. She is experiencing her first summer with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) as a member of the ticket booth staff. After working for 40 years as an IT manager in corporations in Rochester, she enjoys meeting our cruising passengers and encouraging customers to experience a ride on the Erie Canal. When asked what…

This week we’ll look at the Erie Canal by the numbers. 1. What was the original length of the Erie Canal when it was completed in 1825? A) 100 miles B) 250 miles C) 363 miles D) 500 miles 2. How many feet wide was the original Erie Canal when it opened in 1825? A)…

Celebrate the season with our delightful Cider & Donut Cruise aboard Sam Patch in Pittsford on Saturday and Sunday mornings. As you savor the crisp autumn air, enjoy a complimentary glass of local apple cider and a delicious donut with every ticket purchased. On this family-friendly cruise, you’ll be treated to a live narrative that delves into the historical significance…

Cruising on the beautiful Genesee River and Erie Canal, meeting new people, and telling them about our great city, are part of the job for deckhand, Debbie Gruber. In her two seasons with Corn Hill Navigation, Debbie has welcomed passengers aboard Riverie and continues to delight them with stories about Rochester’s rich history vis-à-vis the…

Take your students back in time on the Erie Canal this fall! Spring cruises fill up quickly, but we have availability for your class this autumn before our season ends on October 31st. This is the perfect field trip for 4th graders studying New York State history. Students will cruise on the replica packet boat…

This week’s quiz focuses on Rochester’s early industries. Our waterways played a critical role in attracting settlers in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The power of the Genesee River, and later the ease of shipping on the Erie Canal contributed to Rochester becoming a thriving city by the 1830’s. Author Nathaniel Hawthorne passed through…

Meet Evan Miller, crew member. Evan has been with Corn Hill Navigation (CHN) for three years. When asked what other jobs or interests he’s had, Evan replies, “A lot of things! I’ve been a server, a bartender, a delivery driver, and more. I’m also a singer/songwriter, and I’ve sung with wedding bands quite a bit.”…