Centerville-Washington History October Speaker Series Program

Centerville-Washington History presents: “A Canal for the West: The Miami and Erie Canal” by Andy Hite on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the theater inside RecPlex West, 965 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd in Centerville.

 

The canals of Ohio were created to provide access to more lucrative markets for Ohio farmers and industries. While raw materials flowed out, boats returned with consumer products from all over the world at prices many Ohioans could now afford. The face of retail in Ohio changed forever once the canals came here. The completion of the canals also brought the first big growth spurt to Ohio, especially if a town was fortunate to have the canal pass through.

 

Andy Hite, the Site Manager of Johnston Farm & Indian Agency for the Ohio History Connection, serves as a Trustee and Vice President of the Canal Society of Ohio. He has been a member of the American Canal Society and served on its Canal Boat Committee.

 

This FREE presentation is open to the public. Reservations are not required. Donations welcome. Enjoy refreshments starting at 6:30 p.m. with the program following from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call Centerville-Washington History at 937-433-0123 or visit www.centervillewashingtonhistory.org.