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Fireside Chat: The Erie Canal and Red Hook

  • Pier 11, Atlantic Basin Clinton Wharf Brooklyn, NY 11231 USA (map)

Due to rain this event originally scheduled for October 20, was been moved to October 27,

Fireside chat about 19th century news: It’s the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, so come toast marshmallows over the firepit and learn how that canal led to a boom in Red Hook, and how that Red Hook boom changed Brooklyn.

Note: ending time allows for a generous amount of TankerTime after the conversation.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine Volume 34 December 1873 to May 1874


Later Event: October 29
Barnacle Parade 2023