Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief to Visit Hudson River Maritime Museum

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening, the Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC) has built a full-scale replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief – Traveling 500 miles along the Erie Canal and Hudson River, the Seneca Chief will visit 28 communities across New York State, concluding with a grand arrival at Pier 26 in New York City – exactly 200 years after the original voyage began.

The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief arrives at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on Tuesday, October 21st with tours and events on Tuesday, October 21st and Wednesday, October 22nd.

While in Kingston, Buffalo Maritime Center will offer free, family-friendly experiences – including special events, educational programs, and hands-on activities – that invite people of all ages to engage with the legacy of the Erie Canal, sparking both local and statewide reflection on the canal’s enduring impact.