After beginning its journey in Buffalo on Sept. 24, the Seneca Chief has finished its voyage across the entire Erie Canal and down the Hudson River.
The replica of the historic Seneca Chief boat made it to New York City on Sunday, stopping at Pier 26 at Hudson River Park.
The trip was to mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.
“You cannot understate the significance of what occurred 200 years ago,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in New York City on Sunday. “It changed the course of history for our nation, not just this city and this state. And to have the opportunity to welcome this replica here is really incredible.”
The Seneca Chief made 28 stops along its trip and served as a floating exhibit where people could learn about the canal’s history.
“The Erie Canal is more about than just creating a faster way to get to markets 200 years ago,” Hochul said. “It’s about connecting communities, connecting people, and bringing together New Yorkers and others across hundreds of miles and hundreds of years.”