Both the Erie Canal and Marcus Adams are celebrating milestone birthdays this year. As Part of the Erie Canal 200 Celebration, the Historians for the Town of Ogden and the Village of Spencerport will be presenting a tour of Historic Adams Basin on Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Little Red Schoolhouse at the corner of Washington Street and Canal Road. This drop-in event features a glimpse into the vibrant history of Adams Basin along with cake to honor the 225th birthday of Marcus Adams. It is the Adams family that is credited with founding the hamlet.
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