The Village of Brockport’s annual celebration of water returning to the Erie Canal, Low Bridge High Water, is multi-part this year with events planned for June 6 through 8.
On Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m., Dr. John Montague of the Buffalo Maritime Center will be speaking at the Morgan-Manning House (151 Main Street) about building a replica of the Seneca Chief line boat and its planned voyage from Buffalo to New York City in September 2025. Spoiler alert – it will be docking in Brockport!
Friday, June 7, is the gallery opening for the popular 4th grade poster contest, at Hart Gallery 27 (located at 27 Market Street) from 6 to 8 p.m. The artwork focuses on Erie Canal boats, what was hauled on them, what can be hauled on them, and what it would be like as kids to live on a boat and dock and go to school in the winter. Support Brockport students, participate in a build a boat Lego station, and enjoy light refreshments (courtesy of a Wegmans donation).
Saturday, the festivities at the Welcome Center (11 Water Street) will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature the Brockport High School’s new a cappella group “Unaccompanied Minors,” and the well-known “Heart Strings” as well as “She Sings,” and the vocal stylings of BHS graduate Rylee Pierce.
Local etched glass artist Colleen Pittman has created two designs unique to the event. People can pre-order by visiting MJPGlass.com or calling/texting 585-208-1269. All glasses are $15.
This annual celebration is made possible thanks to many community partners.
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Etched glass artist Colleen Pittman has created two unique designs for the event. Glasses are $15 and can be pre-ordered online or by phone.
