Support Us
Support Us
Canalway has been building connections for 40 years.
During this time, we have advocated for public trails and spaces, hosted free events and partnered with organizations throughout the region to tell the stories and preserve the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Help us continue this work! By donating time or money, you support the continued programming of the Towpath Trail and the development of projects like the redesign of Canal Basin Park. These projects connect people to place and make our communities more vibrant.
The Canalway Pathfinder Membership Program supports Canalway’s work to preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area in Cuyahoga County.
Learn how your organization can partner with Canalway by sponsoring events along the Towpath Trail in Cleveland or by supporting us through a corporate membership.
Donate to support our ongoing work collaborating with community partners, advocating for the National Heritage Area, and hosting programs and events that increase public education and experiences around the history, heritage and environment.
Sign up to become a Canalway volunteer! Join us to volunteer at seasonal events throughout Cuyahoga County like RiverSweep and the Towpath Trilogy.
Discover more ways to support programming of the Towpath Trail, the development of Canal Basin Park, and contribute to dozens of other projects that make our community stronger and more vibrant.
You can support Canalway by purchasing a Canalway branded shirt or hat on our online shop via Bonfire. We also offer Towpath Trilogy branded gear and other custom designs.
Heritage & History
Cleveland’s Public Square was laid out by Moses Cleaveland's surveying party in 1796 in the format of the New England village green.