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Two Adventurers, 500 Miles of Heritage, One Great Erie Canal,
One Scenic Hudson River: British Expeditioner and Photographer Kayak across New York State
May 1 to May 21, 2012*
Richard Harpham
Albany, NY (April 18, 2012) –This May, the legacy of New York State’s Erie Canal and Hudson River will lure adventurers Richard Harpham and Glenn Charles to kayak an epic 500 miles from Buffalo’s Historic Erie Canal Harbor on May 1, 2012 to the Statue of Liberty at the end of the month.
New York State’s Division of Tourism, I LOVE NEW YORK, invited world-renowned kayaker, Richard Harpham, from the U.K. to make history while chronicling the dynamic locations along the Erie Canal and its 35 locks, before reaching Albany and joining the Hudson River. The trip continues south on the Hudson River to their iconic final destination -- the Statue of Liberty.
The journey is called ‘New York State’s Spare Seat Kayak Expedition’ as both Harpham and Charles will kayak the route in double seated kayaks, inviting members of the public and media to join them along the way. The expedition is estimated to take about a month and will highlight the heritage, culture, wildlife, landmarks, and activities along the route. As passionate conservationists, Harpham and Charles will encourage locals and visitors to get involved in New York State’s preservation and ecological activities. The project will be photographed and filmed, and hosted on a dedicated website with social media feeds enabling the public to follow Harpham, Charles and all those that join them every stroke of the way.
Continued on SpareSeat page including local details along the way.
Visit Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Website for current schedule
Historic Palmyra
North Tonawanda History Museum
Historical Society of the Tonawandas
Herschell Carrousel
Long Homestead and Historical Museum, City of Tonawanda
Erie Canal Discovery Center
Riviera Theater
Oak Orchard Lighthouse
New York Cultural & Heritage Tourism Network
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
NYS Canal Corporation
Parks & Trails
Bergmann Associates
Canal NY
Seaway Trail
The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, has awarded the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor a 2012 Impact Grant to support the launch of the Theatre on Main Street Project in Albion, in collaboration with the Albion Main Street Alliance and the Western Erie Canal Alliance.
Theatre on Main Street will stage a vaudeville performance in downtown Albion during the Olde Orleans Erie Canal Festival on September 8, 2012. Proceeds from the event will support the Pratt Opera House Preservation Fund and the Building Restoration Fund of the Western Erie Canal Alliance. By celebrating Albion’s artistic heritage, organizers aim to draw attention to the contribution of the arts and historic preservation in community revitalization.
Updates and further information can be found on the Theatre on Main Street page. Funding has begun for this project. If you would like to support Theatre on Main Street you do so by clicking on the donation button below.
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Visit a Heritage Site and enjoy one of the many fun and active events that are being offered. Learn about our heritage while having a great fun day. Check out the website for a listing of all the events throughout New York Site
