Speaker, Slice 'n Sail on Riverie: Former Indigenous Trails, Man-Made Canals and Railroads

Savor a slice of pizza while guest experts bring the Genesee River and Erie Canal to life with engaging talks focused on the stories of our waterways. Our presenters explore how the river and canal shaped communities, culture, commerce, and innovation. Their insights offer a deeper appreciation of how these waterways transformed a wilderness into a booming city, and continue to influence our region today.
Speaker: John Curran, Rochester Historian & Advocate for Riverfront Revitalization
Travel through time along the Genesee River corridor. This presentation highlights visible landmarks from Corn Hill Landing to Genesee Valley Park, paired with archival images showing how these sites once appeared. John explores the vision of an extended urban Rochester State Park, connecting historic assets from Erie Harbor to RIT and reimagining the riverfront as a unified public landscape.