 The Erie Canal |
The Erie Canal Explore how the Canal worked, and see and read about the changes the Canal brought in business, trade, travel, and everyday life. |
 The Canal and the River |
The Canal and the River An interactive map of the Erie Canal crossing the River. |
 Meeting the Challenge |
Meeting the Challenge: Hilton, New York's
Response to the Threat of Fire Explore the impact the threat of fire has had on a small Monroe County community throughout its history. Learn how Hilton's fire department was established and grew. How does a fire department fit into the social life of a community? See examples of older and more modern forms of fire fighting equipment and techniques. Read first hand accounts of the toll fire has taken on the Village. What changes have occurred in Hilton as a result of the devastation of fire? |
 Living off the Land |
Living off the
Land: Hamlin Discover how one local town has utilized and beautified its natural resources throughout the years. |
 A Century Ago |
A Century Ago:
Life in a Small Industrial Community in the Early 1900s Explore the "ins and outs" of daily life in the community of East Rochester circa 1900. |