Erie Canal Sal to be performed Oct. 24 in Lockport
Monday October 15, 2012 | By:Rikki Cason | News
The Niagara County Genealogical Society will be hosting actress, storyteller, playwright, author and illustrator Gretchen Murray Sepik at 7 p.m. Oct. 24.
Gretchen will present “Erie Canal Sal”, a theatrical characterization of Sal McMurray, an Irish cook working on a packet boat traveling the Erie Canal in the year 1830.
The program combines Irish folk tales and facts about the canal that are true … in a very broad sense. You’ll laugh while you learn about one of the engineering wonders of the world.
This program will take place at the Niagara County Historical Society meeting room at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Following the performance will be a book signing of Gretchen’s new book, “Erie Canal Sal.”
This program is free and open to the public.
Gretchen will present “Erie Canal Sal”, a theatrical characterization of Sal McMurray, an Irish cook working on a packet boat traveling the Erie Canal in the year 1830.
The program combines Irish folk tales and facts about the canal that are true … in a very broad sense. You’ll laugh while you learn about one of the engineering wonders of the world.
This program will take place at the Niagara County Historical Society meeting room at 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Following the performance will be a book signing of Gretchen’s new book, “Erie Canal Sal.”
This program is free and open to the public.
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