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The stories of the Ohio & Erie Canalway are diverse. They start with the Ohio & Erie Canal—the people who built it, the people who worked and traveled on it, and its place in American history. But the stories are much broader because the impacts of the canal were surprisingly deep and far-reaching. By exploring the stories of the Canalway, you can learn about westward expansion; the growth of the United States as a young nation; the rise of industry, railroads and cities; immigration, community life and change; and our relationship to nature, wildlife, and the environment today.

The Canalway website is a place to begin learning about the Canalway. Visiting places along the Canalway will deepen your learning. Each location contributes its own rich stories to build the fascinating narrative of the Canalway.