Erie Canal Museum's Gingerbread Houses Celebrate 200 Years of History
Erie Canal Museum's Gingerbread Houses Celebrate 200 Years of History
Erie Canal Museum's Gingerbread Houses Celebrate 200 Years of History
A festive display of 41 gingerbread houses has opened at the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse. The exhibition celebrates the holiday season while honouring the canal’s bicentennial. Visitors can admire the creations until January 11, 2023. Each gingerbread house follows strict rules: all materials must be edible, except for wiring and glass bulbs used in lighting. Many entries draw inspiration from the Erie Canal’s 200-year history. One standout piece, crafted by Kimberly Flomerfelt Pulc, recreates a 19th-century grocery store that once stood along the waterway. A church youth group also contributed a playful design themed ‘praise until the roof caves in’.
Judges will reveal their top picks on December 11, 2022. Meanwhile, visitors can cast their own votes for the *People’s Choice* award until January 2, 2023.
The exhibition runs through January 11, giving families and holiday visitors time to explore the edible artworks. Winners chosen by judges and the public will be announced separately in December and early January. The event blends seasonal cheer with a nod to the canal’s historic role in the region.
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