UTICA, NY – January 30, 2025
Oneida County History Center
The Immigrants Erie Canal
Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New York State was a gateway for many immigrants, from the colonial era to today. This
program by Jeanne Gostling, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, “The Immigrants Erie
Canal,” explores the difficulties facing people searching for a new life in America and how the Erie Canal shaped that path. This program takes place Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oneida County History Center
Jeanne Gostling is a career teacher and lifelong learner, born, raised, and still living in upstate New York. Her passion for history and experience in sociological research led her to Schoharie Crossing Historic Site where she provides onsite interpretation and program development.
Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution
dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley for
present and future generations. Please contact the History Center at 315-735-3642 or visit
oneidacountyhistory.org for additional information.
