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This membership allows you to enjoy 4 different presentations on the vessels Sam Patch or Riverie during the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial year!

Unlocking the Past: Navigating the Erie Canal’s First 200 Years Speaker Series takes an in-depth dive into the values, customs, ideas, and creativity that were sparked by the opening of the Erie Canal and the impact this waterway had on the individual and on the collective society of upstate NY and beyond. All speakers are experts in their field and local historians that are passionate about the Erie Canal.

Memberships need to be used within the 2025 season. All 4 cruises need to be booked within the Speaker Series and both boats are eligible. Capacity for each presentation are first come, first serve.

Once membership is purchased, you will receive an email confirmation with a membership ID code. This code can be used to book any of the special speaker cruises, up to 4. Only one ticket can be redeemed per cruise for each membership. If you have multiple memberships, each ticket must be booked individually.

How to book your membership cruises after purchasing your membership:
-Select a specific cruise
-Click on “Are you a Member” link and enter your membership ID code
-Click apply
-Select one ticket from the menu
-Scroll down and enter the email address associated with your membership
-Click Complete your Booking

-You can check on your membership benefits with the link included in your confirmation email.
-You can add more tickets for an

When entering the code and applying it, the booking system will tell you how many cruises you have left to book with your special code.

Please email [email protected] or call 585-662-5748 with any questions or concerns.