Historic Erie Canal Photo: Aqueduct over the Mohawk River
{photo by Clifton Park Collection, National Scenic Byways Online, via Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain}
It’s another fine Monday, and we have a bundle of mix-ins to offer! This week we are focusing on that engineering marvel, the Erie Canal. Plus we’ll throw in a bit about Presidents James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Use these for E&E, to help with history narratives, or just for fun if you have the time:
VIDEOS:
The Erie Canal Documentary – From the History channel, here’s a 42-minute documentary on this amazing and revolutionary transportation system:
The Erie Canal – This documentary clip is only 7 minutes long, focusing on the building of the Erie Canal:
Building the Erie Canal – This is another short video segment, from American Experience, about the building of the canal:
How Canals Work – This 1-minute video describes how locks work:
Erie Canal Locks Time Lapse – This is kind of fun, it’s a time lapse of a trip down the Erie Canal, going through various locks:
The Erie Canal Song – Or “Low Bridge, Everybody Down.” Remember this? Here’s a 1913 version on YouTube with all five original verses and the lyrics:
The Erie Canal – This 1-1/2 hour documentary on Amazon is available to stream for free with a Prime membership.
America The Story of US: Episode 4, Division – If you like this documentary series, the 4th episode features the Erie Canal. You can rent them on Amazon Video.
James Monroe | 60-Second Presidents:
Disney The American Presidents: James Monroe:
Monroe Doctrine – This quick clip from the History channel explains the document that became the defining legacy of Monroe’s presidency:
John Quincy Adams | 60-Second Presidents:
Disney The American Presidents: John Quincy Adams:
WEBSITES:
Erie Canalway – This is a website all about the Erie Canal, with lots to explore.
The Erie Canal: A Journey Through History – An online “Erie Canal Tour,” which combines songs, historic information, post cards, panoramic photos, maps and community profiles to create a comprehensive multimedia package about the canal and its national impact.
Erie Canal printable crossword puzzle
James Monroe and John Quincy Adams – Here’s a website for kids with information about most of the presidents.
Fun Facts on James Monroe and John Quincy Adams
Adams National Historic Park – This was the home of two American presidents, and the website offers historical info for those who cannot visit in person.
