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    Celebrate Ohio's Grand Canal at Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    News & Press | August 2010

    Celebrate Ohio's Grand Canal at Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    Posted: August 10, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE
    RELEASE:                                             



    AUGUST 10, 2010



     



    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    LAUREN HARRIS - 216-635-7014



             



    Everyone is invited to CanalWay Center in Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights for four Saturday nights in
    September (September 4, 11, 18, and 25) at 7 p.m. for the free
    "Celebrating Ohio's Grand Canal" program series.



     



    Each evening program, held in the Center's State Boat Landing
    Room, provides insight into the culture, character and
    craftsmanship of the people who helped make the Canal Era a
    successful venture for several decades.



     



    Whether new to the canal scene and the colorful
    stories it has brought to the State of Ohio, this Series of
    programs will truly be enjoyable. If familiar with the history, the
    Series will still be entertaining.



     



    The Series is as follows:



    Digger Gallagher the Canaler



    Saturday, September 4



    Children and families are invited to join Historical Interpreter
    Foster Brown as he portrays a canal worker and reveals the need,
    challenges and the success of building and working on the Ohio
    & Erie Canal long ago.



     



    Stories that Inspired the Songs - Estelle and Foster Brown



    Saturday, September 11



    Estelle and Foster Brown present a narrative and musical
    presentation, providing an overview of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
    This program is based off the book and CD they produced several
    years ago. Come sit and relax to an informative and lyrical evening
    while following the historic timeline of this grand old canal. For
    older children and adults.



     



    Puppets tell the Canal Story - Naturalist Mindy Murdock



    Saturday, September 18



    Naturalist Mindy Murdock brings to life the canal through
    puppetry and craft. This evening will be geared to children who are
    elementary age, who want a fun introductory lesson into life on the
    canal. For children and families.



     



    Terry K. Woods - Author of Ohio 's GrandCanal



    and Ohio & Erie Canal - A Glossary of Terms



    Saturday, September 25



    Terry K. Woods discusses insights on the canal. His expertise
    and research on many aspects of the canal will be brought forth as
    he shares and entertains questions. For older children and adults.
    Registration is required for this program and can be made by
    calling 216-206-1000. Space is limited.



     



    CanalWayCenter is located on Whittlesey Way, off
    the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal
    Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in
    CuyahogaHeights.        For more
    information, call 216-206-1000.



     



    Celebrate Ohio's Grand Canal and discover more about the Canal
    Era with Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life,
    naturally.



     



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