Derrick’s back with another Packet Pick, and this one’s all about climbing the Stairway to Empire. While Lockport may be the crown jewel of the Erie Canal, our Gift Shop is filled with other treasures waiting to be discovered. Stop by the Erie Canal Museum in Downtown Syracuse, open 10 AM to 4 PM daily, and find unique, history-inspired gifts for everyone on your list. Grab your copy of Stairway to Empire and start your holiday shopping here: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/stairway-to

We’re closing out our four-part Packet Pick series with a standout read: Heaven’s Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder by Jack Kelly. According to Derrick, this is one of the best books on the social impact of the Erie Canal—a gripping look at the people, power, and ideas that shaped the canal era. We have it fully stocked in our Museum Gift Shop for your holiday reading or gifting! And while you’re here, make it a festive visit: 🎄 Explore our Gingerbread Gallery 🪟 Vote for us as the Best Window Displ