We welcome you to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20.

"I've got a mule, and her name is Sal.
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal
She's a good old worker and a good old pal.
Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal"

~ Low Bridge, Everybody Down by Thomas Allen

We sit down to talk about the past, present, and future of the now 200 year old Erie Canal. Take a journey with Madison County Historian Matt Urtz, Assistant Director of Planning Jamie Kowalczk, and Senior Planner Jessica Geary as we travel the historic Erie Canal here in Madison County. Learn how the Erie Canal shaped Madison County to be what it is today and how we can celebrate this engineering marvel all year round.

• Boat Float n’ Folk Festival: https://chittenangolanding.org/boatfloatnfolk
• The Central New York Erie Canal Explorer's Guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a49985f7e0abcffc492b20/t/67d04992cad3b44fc2552b24/1741703571333/11+x+22+draft+Final.pdf
• Ways to explore and experience the Old Erie Canal: https://www.tourthetowpath.com/
• Link to more events around NYS: https://eriecanalway.org/explore/events

If you have a question you would like answered here on the Madison County Milk House podcast simply email us at pio@madisoncounty.ny.gov.