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The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Heidi Truschel-Light to its next program: “Handling Mules on the Erie Canal.” This presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
The Erie Canal is a celebrated part of New York’s history, but a large part of the canal’s operation has disappeared from memory and records. Little is known about how mules were handled on the Erie Canal. While locks are restored, canalside buildings are preserved, and museum exhibits have been created, the presence of mules has been erased. Boaters on today’s canal can relive the journey and visit the towns that sprang up across New York state without ever seeing a sign of what the towpath was created to do.
On Oct. 22 Truschel-Light will inform guests what walking the towpath was like in the late 19th century. Union Sun & Journal reporter Heidi Truschel-Light, who researched the use of mules on the canal as part of writing about Niagara County’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, will show photos and discuss what was involved in working with a mule named Sal.
This community event is free and open to all, but donations are greatly appreciated to help support the Lewiston Museum. Refreshments will be served.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
