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Mar 11

From Boats to Votes: The Erie Canal & the Woman Suffrage Movement

Join us for an engaging program with historian Pamela Vittorio as we explore the Erie Canal—not just as a waterway of commerce, but as a powerful engine of social change. Learn how the canal shaped the movement of people and ideas across New York State, fueled reform movements, and ultimately helped pave the way for women’s suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. This lively discussion will connect one of America’s greatest engineering achievements to the fight for equality and democracy.

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Mar 11, 2026 12:30pm - Mar 11, 2026 01:30pm
 
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Recording will be available afterwards and will be emailed to registrants.

Pamela Vittorio is a historian, professional genealogist, and Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English Language Studies, Parsons School of Design, the New School University. She is also an alumni of the New York State Archives Hackman Research Residency.

Thomas J. Ruller recently retired from his position as New York State Archivist, a role he held since 2015. An active professional for 35 years, he is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and reviews on the use of technology in Archives and the preservation of records in electronic form. Tom has been a consultant for several State governments and other organizations focusing on electronic records management and preservation. He remains actively engaged as a Board Member and Steward of the Archives Partnership Trust.

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