06/22/2026
Join us for the next installment of our 25 in 250 Speaker Series!
As part of our year-long celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center invites you to an afternoon of engaging presentations exploring the people, events, and stories that have shaped our nation.
📅 Sunday, July 5
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center at 89 Fall St
Hear from local historians and subject matter experts as they share unique perspectives on American history and its connections to our local community.
Speaker Schedule:
🕚 11:00 AM – Patrick Stenshorn, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
The Prevailing Epidemic: Cholera, the Erie Canal, and the Public Health Response
🕛 12:00 PM – Nancy Ragus, Fairport Perinton Cooperative
Fairport: How a Canal Town Reinvented Itself
🕐 1:00 PM – Derrick Pratt, Erie Canal Museum
Pathway of Resistance: The Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad
🕑 2:00 PM – Pam Becker, Seneca County Historian
The Flats of Seneca Falls: The Cradle of our Village
Attend one presentation or stay for the entire series and enjoy an afternoon of learning, discussion, and historical exploration.
This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Bonafiglia Family Foundation.
The Seneca Falls Museum & Tourism Center welcomes our community and visitors alike!