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The Seneca Chief Comes to Lock 24!
October 3, 2025 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
An exact replica of Dewitt Clinton’s Erie Canal Boat, the Seneca Chief, will overnight in Baldwinsville at Lock 24 & Papermill Island to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal! The Seneca Chief is on a 32 day long trip across New York State from Buffalo to Albany and down to New York City. Arrive at 4:30pm, welcome the boat’s arrival at approximately 5:00 and after a ceremony at 5:15 the boat will be open for tours. Local groups, including the Camillus Canal Society, will be on hand, along with food trucks, music, activities and more! FREE and Family-Friendly!