Summer 2014| Connect - Preserve - Revitalize - Celebrate...Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road Easton, PA 18042 Phone : 610.923.3548 Fax: 610.923.0537

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National Canal Museum DebutCelebrating National Trails DayConversations on the Canal: Dinner CruiseTrail UpdateMeet Up with Us!Upcoming Fall Events

National Canal Museum DebutA refreshed National CanalMuseum opened its doors to thepublic on June 7, 2014.

The National Canal Museum isthe only museum in the countrydedicated to telling the story ofAmerica's historic towpath canals.

The museum offers 14 exhibits, many of which are interactiveand detail canal life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors canoperate pulleys, levers and other simple machines used byworkers of the canal system.

Dennis Scholl, Director of Education and Museum Services, hasimproved the informative tours to provide a more realistic

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April Andrews Joins theD&L StaffLandmark TownsA Word from ourSummer Intern

Become Part of theConnection

From Elissa Garofalo, D&LPresident/Executive Director

Dear Friends –

When you step outside– into the community in which youlive, into nature – there is agreater opportunity to connect. Toexperience beautiful places, theirstories and rich history. To connect

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interpretive take on history.

The museum offers rides on the Josiah Whit II, the onlymule-drawn canal boat ride in Pennsylvania. Our mules, Hankand George, pull the boat a long the Lehigh Canal whileauthentically-dressed crew members describe the history of theregional canals.

Celebrating National Trails DayThe Delaware & Lehigh NationalHeritage Corridor celebratedNational Trails Day at variouslocations along the trail on June7 and June 8.

Packets of locally-made trail mixwere distributed to walkers,bicyclists and runners along the D&L Trail to celebrate our 25thanniversary.

Events were held in Carbon County, the Lehigh Valley, andBucks County and included activities ranging from bike ridingto bird watching, exploring pond life through microscopes,gardening programs for children, a free canal boat ride andmuseum tour, and kayaking the canal.

National Trails Day Event Schedule

Conversations on the Canal: DinnerCruiseFour history-based dinnercruises aboard the mule-poweredJosiah White II canal boat havebeen scheduled for July, August,September, and October.

An event highlight is a trip insideLock 47 at Abbott Street in Easton, where the Josiah White IIcanal boat is lowered and raised the same way coal-laden canalboats were nearly 200 years ago.

to the things you care about. Weare here to help you experiencethose connections.

We are the D&L, a multi-use trailspanning 165 milesfrom the mountains of northeastPennsylvania, along rivers andthrough the Lehigh Valley andBucks County.

We are in your backyard, windingthrough towns, on main streetsand through parks. We arepassionate about preserving theenvironment, sharing the culture ofour region and positively impactingourcommunities. But the D&L isn’tjust a trail.

We are a diverse and multi-faceted organization with theability to connect you to uniqueexperiences in nature and theenvironment, community andeconomic impact, health andrecreation, history, preservation,and education.

The unique convergence of thesecomplementary focus areasmakes us a reliable resource, ableconnect you toexperiences you feel good about.

We connect you to nature – tostreams, trees and hillsides thatreplenish the soul and celebratelife.

We connect you to communities –where you form lastingrelationships and opportunitiesthat positivelyimpact your local economy.

We connect you to health andfitness – by providing anaccessible, safe, and exciting trailthat’s ideal for recreation.

We connect you to history andeducation – by helping to preserve


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Each cruise has a different theme:

July - Conversations on the Canal: Life on the Old LehighNavigation

Passengers were immersed into the life of the old LehighCanal through stories, songs, and picnic cuisine based on19th century recipes.

Life on the Old Lehigh Canal Cruise Details

August - Conversations on the Canal: Big Industry & Big Bands

Passengers experienced the Lehigh Valley’s risingindustries and waning canals during the musical heydaysof vaudeville, jazz, blues, big band swing, and a swankyhors d’ouvres dinner from the Roaring ‘20s

Big Industry & Big Bands Cruise Details

September - Conversations on the Canal: Harvest Season

This dinner cruise will be held on September 27 from 4pm to 6:30 pm.Passengers can experience life on the canal during theharvest season and enjoy bluegrass music and foodprepared from "farm to table."

Harvest Season Cruise Details

October - Conversations on the Canal: Our Anthracite Heritage

This dinner cruise will be held on October 4 from 4 pm to6:30 pmPassengers will be taken back in time to the days whenKing Coal ruled the anthracite region of NortheastPennsylvania.Passengers will enjoy a dinner of traditionalPolish and Slovak foods commonly found in coal country“patch towns” of Carbon and Luzerne counties.

Our Anthracite Heritage Cruise Details

Trail UpdateThe Delaware & Lehigh National

and share the storiesand culture of our region.

We listen to our trail users andcreate great experiences for them.We listen to our communities andengage in projects that improvetheir quality of life.

We focus on tangible results thatmake a difference for you and thepeople around you.

We promise inspiration – greatrelationships, memorableexperiences and meaningfulconnections.

We are the D&L.. InspiringConnections.

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Heritage Corridor continues towork with its partners in CarbonCounty to become the first of fivecounties to complete the D&LTrail.

The design for the Carbon Connectivity Project has recentlybegun. A state grant was received by Carbon County and is beingadministered by Scott Everett on behalf of the D&L.

The Carbon Connectivity Project, when complete, will link theD&L Trail between Weissport and Lehighton. The connectionwill be from Bridge Street to the trail. There will be an AmericanDisability Act pedestrian crossing at Route 895 in East PennTownship and an 0.8 mile section of trail will be built fromRoute 895 to the East Penn Boat Launch.

The D&L and Carbon County are working together to seekfunding for the Carbon County Pedestrian Bridge at Jim Thorpe.We are all hopeful the funds will be restored and the project canremain on track for the start of construction in 2015.

Meet Up with Us!Join us for a meet up!

We have created this group tohelp guide you along the D&LTrail and learn different areasthat the trail connects you to.

Our Meet up group is for anyoneinterested in biking, walking, running, hiking, meeting newpeople, and exploring new areas. This group will exploredifferent sections of the D&L Trail and surrounding towns,which runs from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol passing through CarbonCounty and the Lehigh Valley.

Meet Up with us!

Upcoming Fall EventsTrust 5k Run/Walk:


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Saturday, September 6

The Delaware & Lehigh NationalHeritage Corridor and MauchChunk Trust Company are proudto announce the 2nd AnnualTrust Run/Walk 5k on the D&L Trail. The event will be heldSaturday, September 6th in Jim Thorpe, PA starting at 8 am. Allof the proceeds for this event will benefit restoration andmaintenance of the D&L Trail.

Register Here

National Talk Like a Pirate Day

Saturday, September 20

In honor of National Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19,anyone who attends a canal boat ride dressed and speaking likea pirate will receive half price admission to the canal ride andmuseum.

Event Details

Conversations on the Canal Dinner Cruise: HarvestSeason

Saturday, September 27, 4-6:30 pm

This event is sold out!

Passengers will experience the life on the canal during theharvest season. They will enjoy bluegrass music and food that isprepared from "farm to table."

Cruise Details

Conversations on the Canal Dinner Cruise: OurAnthracite Heritage

Saturday, October 4, 4-6:30 pm

This event is sold out!

Passengers will be taken back in time to the days when KingCoal ruled the anthracite region of Northeast Pennsylvania.


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The cruise will feature a dinner of traditional Polish and Slovakfoods commonly found in coal country “patch towns” of Carbonand Luzerne counties.

Cruise Details

Fall Color Cruise:

Sunday, October 5

Saturday, October 11

Sunday, October 12

2-4:30 p.m. Passengers can enjoy the fall foilage along theLehigh Canal along with learning the history of the canal duringthe fall season.

Event Details

Haunted Hugh Moore Park:

Friday, October 24

Saturday, October 25

Thursday, October 30

Friday, October 31

7-9 p.m. Join us for a spooky 19th-century Halloweencelebration in Easton's Hugh Moore Park.

Event Details

D&L Heritage Run/Walk Half Marathon:

Sunday, November 2

This year we are hosting a Half Marathon Run and Walk. Thehalf marathon walk will be the first in the region! This uniquecourse uses the D&L Trail as it flows alongside the Lehigh River.All proceeds benefit the completion and maintenance of the D&LTrail.

Register Here


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Bike for the Bridge:

Saturday, November 8

Join us for the last ride of the season on the D&L Trail. Allproceeds of this event benefit the completion of the D&LTrail and building the pedestrian bridge to connect downtownJim Thorpe to the Lehigh Canal Towpath and Weissport. Thisevent is supported by Pocono Biking and the Rails-to-TrailsConservancy.

Event Details Coming Soon!

For more information on any of the upcoming events,please contact:

Loretta Susen at 610.923.3548 Ext: 221 [email protected]

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