Erie Canal Days: Oliver Wendell Petrie: Erie Canal Cook

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Join us to learn more about the Erie Canal, unique stories and details! 

The program tonight is Erie Canal Days: Oliver Wendell Petrie: Canal Cook

"Oliver Wendell Petrie, a native of Oswego, NY, served for 3 years as a cook on board an oil tanker moving along the modern Barge Canal. The Oliver Wendell Petrie collection at the Erie Canal Museum, consisting of many documents from Oliver’s time on the canals, including his recipe book, provides a unique look into the New York State Barge Canal and the late 1930s in general." from the Erie Canal Museum.

Date: August 17, 2023 at 6:30PM

This program will be in person and also accessible via Zoom. Please register to be able to attend either way.

** Renovations may take place at the library that changed the location of this program. The staff will direct you. **

If you have any questions, just call or email: 315-635-5631, info@bville.lib.ny.us