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LEARN: National Parks in the Erie Canalway
National parks preserve our heritage, promote recreational experiences, and provide places of quiet refuge. There are four national parks in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and 24 national parks in New York State.
Visit these national park sites in the Erie Canalway:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome
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Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War. go >
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Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater |
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Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world. go>
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historical Site, Buffalo |
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As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation. go>
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Women's Rights National Historical Park, Seneca Falls |
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In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and four other women invited the public to the First Women's Rights Convention to discuss expanding the role of women in America. At the end of the two days, 100 people made a public commitment to work together to improve women's quality of life. While women have achieved greater equality with the vote, property rights, and education, the revolution continues today. go>
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