2010 Special Events
Come join us on board Sam Patch and Mary Jemison in 2010!
In addition to our popular annual events, we have added even more on our calendar to celebrate the return of the World Canals Conference to Rochester. Come enjoy Rochester's waterways and celebrate with us!
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise onboard Mary Jemison
Sunday May 9, noon-1:30pm
Tickets $13 per adult, $10 per Senior/Student aged 13-22, $6 per child 3-12; 2 and under are free
Brunch: $15 per person; children under 10: $10
Brunch Menu
- Scrambled eggs
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Home fried potatoes
- Fruit salad
- Bagels
- Juice
- Coffee
- Complimentary Mimosa for passengers over 21
Mary Jemison Wine Tasting Cruises
Presented by Pittsford Wines and Via Girasole
Thursday evenings 6-7:30pm; Please note that the May 27 wine tasting will take place from 7-8:30pm
$25 per person
Advance reservations required
Light snacks served with wines
International themes in celebration of the World Canals Conference
- May 13, 2010 "Vive la France!" 6-7:30pm — Celebrate the warmer days with a delightful cruise aboard the Mary Jemison, sipping, swirling and savoring French wines. This is a perfect introduction to the complexity of French wine in a relaxed and informal setting.
- May 27, 2010 "Das Boot" 7-8:30pm — Enjoy a delightful selection of German wines, including the well-known Riesling varietal. You'll even learn how to pronounce Gewürztraminer!
- June 3, 2010 "Cheers for Beers" 6-7:30pm — Barley, Bitter, Brown, Old or Pale, we've got a fine selection of British-brewed beers to brighten your evening aboard the Mary Jemison.
- June 24, 2010 "Scotch, Scotch, Scotch" 6-7:30pm — Dream of the Scottish isles while sipping scotch... a perfect gift for Father's Day. Forgo the tie and surprise Dad with tickets to this great night of scotch tasting and education.
- July 1, 2010 "Sparkling Wines of the World" 6-7:30pm — Celebrate with us as we toast the World Canal Conference, coming to Rochester in September. We'll taste delicious "bubblies" from around the world, including cava, prosecco, and champagne.
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and Columbus Day Cruises
- Public cruises on both Sam Patch and Mary Jemison at noon, 2pm and 4pm
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2-4pm
The nine-day Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, June 11 - June 19, 2010, is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing music festivals. Hear more than 1,000 artists from legendary Grammy-winners to emerging stars perform at 285 concerts including 60 free events. It all takes place in Rochester's East End Cultural District at 17 different venues, all within walking distance. For the complete schedule please visit www.rochesterjazz.com.
Dixieland Cruises with the Smugtown Stompers onboard Mary Jemison... Absolutely free! Passengers will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
July 4 Independence Day Fireworks Cruises
Sunday, July 4, 2010, 8:30-11pm
Fireworks Cruises departing from the Staybridge Suites at Brooks Landing.
- Family-friendly ice cream social cruise onboard Mary Jemison
- $30 per adult
- $20 per child
- Cocktails and all-American hors d'oeuvres cruise onboard Sam Patch
- $75 per person
Sam Patch Wine Tasting Cruises
Presented by Pittsford Wines and Via Girasole
Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm
$25 per person
Advance reservations required
Light snacks served with wines
International themes in celebration of the World Canals Conference
- July 14, 2010 "Happy Bastille Day!" 6-7:30pm — Instead of marching the Champs-Elysees, cruise the Erie Canal while you experience the rich history of the French wine-making tradition.
- August 11, 2010 "TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!" 6-7:30pm — Italian wine tasting at its best, with a surprise guest in rare toga form. Sure to sell out quickly, this cruise promises to be HOT! HOT! HOT!
- September 15, 2010 "New York State of Wine" 6-7:30pm — A great preview of the delicious and award winning wines you'll find in the Finger Lakes region as you plan your fall outings to local wineries.
- October 6, 2010 "Organic Heaven" 6-7:30pm — Our last cruise of the year will feature organic and biodynamic wines. As an extra perk, we're showcasing an exciting new distillery from Seneca Lake that produces fresh and delicious spirits for mixing and sipping.
World Canals Conference
September 20-23, 2010
Visit www.wccrochester.org
Community Event
Sunday, September 19, 2010, noon-5pm
- A marvelous flotilla of boats, including the Sam Patch and the Mary Jemison, will cruise up the Genesee River to Corn Hill Landing to celebrate the opening of the World Canals Conference.
- The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on a barge on the Genesee River arm of the Erie Canal.
- Performers, Exhibitors and Vendors will be onhand in the Blue Cross Arena of the Community War Memorial
Corn Hill Navigation members and donors will be invited to a special reception at the Corn Hill Landing dock following the flotilla!
Study Tour – A two-day Excursion on the Erie Canal onboard Mary Jemison
Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25, 2010
Innovation, Social Reform and Religious Movements in America's Erie Canal Corridor: An Erie and Seneca and Cayuga Canals Tour
Cruise aboard the historic 1931 Mary Jemison boat from downtown Rochester, the most beautiful urban port on the Erie Canal, to the historically significant canal villages of Palmyra, Newark and Seneca Falls. Explore the innovative technological achievements that the canal era inspired, as well as the novel ideas that led to new religious beliefs, including Mormonism and Spiritualism; and the birth of the Women's Rights Movement. View the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, from Genesee Valley Park to Montezuma Swamp, and the ongoing economic development that is taking place along the New York State canals.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Friday September 24, 2010
7:30-8am – Board Mary Jemison at Corn Hill Landing
8am – Depart Corn Hill Landing aboard Mary Jemison; coffee and baked goods served
1pm – arrive Palmyra; lunch and walking tour of Historic Palmyra
2:30pm – depart Palmyra onboard Mary Jemison
4pm – arrive Newark and check into hotel
5-6pm – Walking tour of Newark trails on routes of
- "Enlarged Erie" Canal locks 59, 58 and site of lock 57
- Sites of original "Clinton's Ditch" Erie Canal locks 70, 69, and 68
Recommended restaurants: Burnham's Canalside Restaurant, Corner Tavern, Parker's Grill and Tap House, Canalview Family Restaurant*
Day 2 — Saturday September 25, 2010
7:30-8am – Board Mary Jemison in Newark
Noon – lunch served onboard Mary Jemison
2:30pm – Arrive Seneca Falls
3-5pm – Walking tour of Seneca Falls with stops at the National Women's Hall of Fame, Women's Rights National Historic Park and the Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
5:15pm – Board bus to Rochester
5:30pm – Bus departs for Rochester
Live onboard cultural heritage narratives will be presented by Vice President of the Canal Society of NYS Captain Rob Mangold and CHN President and Historian Victoria Schmitt.
Cost per person $400 - double occupancy
$430 - single occupancy
Cost Includes:
- Boat cruise
- Onboard continental breakfasts Sept. 24 and Sept. 25
- Lunches Sept. 24 and Sept. 25
- Onboard Tour Guides, captain and crew
- One-night lodging at Quality Inn Finger Lakes Region in Newark, NY on Sept. 24
- Admission to all attractions on tour
- Return transportation to downtown Rochester, NY
Does not include:
- Adult beverages
- Dinner on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25
- Lodging Sept. 25
- Luggage handling service
- Gratuities
Twilight River Romance Dinner Cruise
Saturday, October 9, 5:30-8pm
Twilight River Romance Dinner Cruise onboard Mary Jemison
German "Biergarten" cruise onboard Mary Jemison
October, exact time and date TBD,
North American Breweries beers paired with foods
