{"id":122706,"date":"2023-09-19T20:13:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T00:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=122706"},"modified":"2023-09-19T20:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T00:13:57","slug":"upcoming-events-for-october-november-and-december-for-delaware-and-lehigh-national-heritage-corridor-and-national-canal-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=122706","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming events for October, November and December for Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and National Canal Museum."},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunday, October 1, 2023 \u2013 Health and Heritage Walk \u2013 Hugh Moore Park History Walk: River & Canal<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover Hugh Moore Park\u2019s fascinating past along the Lehigh River and Canal, highlighting how it helped to spur America\u2019s Industrial Revolution.\u00a0 Participants will learn about the park\u2019s flora and fauna, the locktender\u2019s house and Island Park.\u00a0 Leader:\u00a0 Jeff Mucklin<\/p>\n

1:00 \u2013 2:00 pm,\u00a0Registration<\/a><\/p>\n

Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 (meet on porch of museum)<\/p>\n

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Sunday, October 15 2023 \u2013<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Health and Heritage Walk \u2013 Washington Crossing during the Canal Era<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

Join us at Washington Crossing for a near 2 mile walk focusing on the history of the Washington Crossing area during the 19th century. The historical talk will focus on the canal history of Taylorsville.Meet in the parking lot.\u00a0 Leaders: Kim McCarty and Martha Capwell Fox 12:00 \u2013 1:00PM,\u00a0Registration<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington Crossing Gateway Heritage Park, 1201 General Stark Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977<\/p>\n

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Saturday, October 21, 2023 \u2013 Kids on the Canal: Halloween Trick or Treat<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can never collect too much candy or get enough wear out of those costumes!\u00a0 Come visit the museum and take part in our educational trick or treat event.\u00a0 Come in costume and trick or treat around the park!<\/p>\n

11:30 am \u2013 4:30 pm<\/p>\n

National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042<\/p>\n

Included in price of Museum admission<\/p>\n

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Friday and Saturday, October 27 & 28, 2023 \u2013 Ghost Stories on the Canal<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Come aboard our \u201cghost ship\u201d, the Josiah White Boo, for a spooky 45-minute-long cruise along the Lehigh Canal.\u00a0 Along the way, storyteller Judy England-McCarthy,\u00a0 will regale you with tales of ghosts and supernatural happenings from canals and the industrial history in our region. Guests will be greeted with light refreshments that they can take on board.<\/p>\n

Choose between two experiences on October 27 or 28.\u00a0 The first ride at 4:30 is in daylight when riders can appreciate the scenery, while the second at 6:00 is in the dark for a more spooky atmosphere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parent discretion, you know your children<\/p>\n

Reservations<\/a>\u00a0are required<\/p>\n

National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park, Easton, PA 18042<\/p>\n

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Sunday, November 5, 2023 \u2013 Health and Heritage Walk \u2013 Hugh Moore Park History Walk: Industry & Iron<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover Hugh Moore Park\u2019s fascinating past while exploring its industrial ruins.\u00a0 Participants will learn about the Lucy Furnace and Glendon Iron Works, the Abbott Street industrial complex, and telegraph communications. Meet on the porch of the National Canal Museum.\u00a0 Leader: Jeff Mucklin<\/p>\n

1:00 am-2:00 pm,\u00a0Reservations<\/a>
\nHugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042<\/p>\n

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Saturday, November 18, 2023 \u2013 Kids on the Canal: Home Made Play<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

November is a great time to learn about our heritage. Many of us have the canals to thank for our families moving to the area. In times gone by kids did not buy all of their toys from the store, they often made some. Come visit the canal and learn how to make your own clothes pin doll, hoop stick game and paper dolls.<\/p>\n

11:30 am \u2013 4:30 pm<\/p>\n

National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042<\/p>\n

Included in price of Museum admission<\/p>\n

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Sunday, November 19, 2023 \u2013 Health and Heritage Walk \u2013\u00a0White Haven Tannery Walk<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us as we explore the remnants of the Lehigh Tannery factory.\u00a0 The walk will head south on the D&L Trail to the ruins of the Lehigh Tannery. The tannery was the largest in the United States in the 1860s and 70s.\u00a0 At its peak, it produced 80,000 hides per year.\u00a0 Distance is approximately 3 miles roundtrip along flat terrain.\u00a0 If there\u2019s time, we will head north of White Haven to see the remains of one of the Upper Grand Section locks.<\/p>\n

Meet at the paved parking lot at White Haven\u2019s Trail Head.\u00a0 Leader: Vince Hydro<\/p>\n

10:00am\u00a0– Noon,\u00a0Reservations<\/a><\/p>\n

White Haven Trail Head, 501 Main St., White Haven, PA 18661<\/p>\n

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Saturday, December 16, 2023 \u2013 Kids on the Canal: Winter Wonderland<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like winter! As the museum gets ready to close for the season, come on by one last time. Try your hand at some homemade holiday decorations. The birds looking a little peckish outside your windows? Make them a pine cone bird feeder to take home. They will be glad you did!<\/p>\n

11:30 am \u2013 4:30 pm<\/p>\n

National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042<\/p>\n

Included in price of Museum admission<\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nLoretta Susen | Executive Assistant
\nDelaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
\ndelawareandlehigh.org | canals.org<\/p>\n

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