Songs & Life on the Erie Canal with Teaching Artist Doug Yeomans
Thu, Dec 21
|Gainesville Public LIbrary
Doug will present us with the music and cultures that came together during the building and use of the Erie Canal along with commentary and stories to help modern audiences relate to the challenges and dynamics of early 1800's America.
Time & Location
Dec 21, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gainesville Public LIbrary, 10 Church St, Silver Springs, NY 14550, USA
About the event
The Erie Canal program presents students with the music and cultures that came together during the building and use of the Erie Canal along with commentary and stories to help students of 2021 relate to the challenges and dynamics of early 1800's America. By making comparisons to today's world, students are invited too critically think of the parallels of yesterdays decisions with todays challenges that will move our world forward.
All are welcome to join at this FREE event!
This program was funded in part by the Wyoming Grant Foundation.