Our Goal is to raise $25,000 dollars.

2020 Donations helped us with funding during the Pandemic:

Education Programs: The Warren Jerome Education Fund

This years donations will go towards:

”Raise the Roof” - repair on the roof of the Canal Store (30-year anniversary in 2021-2022)
Exhibits - repair current and the creation of new exhibits! Coming up:
”That’s Erie Entertainment!” and “Ease on Down the Erie: The Baum Barrel Factory & the Erie Canal” connecting the Towpath with the Yellow Brick Road
Signage – Sponsorship program toward signage for the Boatyard exhibits & buildings
Dry Docks – to preserve and restore (grant match/funding)
Original Canal Dry Dock Site – archaeological digs, trails, and signage
Kayak/Boat launch – creating an improved & accessible launch
Site makeover; Visitor Center reorganization, accessibility and outdoor seating/WiFi Cafe
200th anniversary of central canal opening in 2020

Commitments to date: $6,645