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The Immigrants Erie Canal
February 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Immigrants Erie Canal—New York State is a gateway for many immigrants, from the colonial era to today. This program by Jeanne Gostling, from Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site explores the difficulties facing people searching for a new life in America and how the Erie Canal shaped that path.
Jeanne Gostling is a career teacher and lifelong learner, born, raised, and still living in upstate New York. Her passion for history and experience in sociological research led her to Schoharie Crossing Historic Site where she provides onsite interpretation and program development.