Friends of the Delaware Canal - Preservation and Improvement of the Delaware Canal

riends of the Delaware Canal (FODC) is proud to be the voice of advocacy for the Canal. In our mission to promote the preservation and improvement of the Canal, the Friends sponsor…

	• environmental clean-ups
	• informational meetings
	• educational programs
	• walking tours
	• fundraisers
	• social events

The Friends of the Delaware Canal are headquartered in the historic Locktender's House at Lock 11 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. This meticulously restored 19th-century building contains exhibits, artifacts, and improvement details.

Come visit us at the Locktender's House at Lock 11 in New Hope.

We encourage you to explore this website to learn more about the Canal and the Friends. Join us in ensuring that the historic Delaware Canal will remain a living treasure for generations to come.

Coming Events

A SUMMER EVENING -

CANAL STYLE

Tuesday, July 14

6 - 8 p.m.

At the Mural Plaza

next to the Locktender's House

145 South Main Street

New Hope

Spend a leisurely summer evening in the midst of friends and William Selesnick's evocative murals of Delaware Canal scenes. Enjoy canapes from the Mansion Inn, summer spirits, and live acoustic jazz guitar and vocals performed by Phyllis Chapell.

For details.

MEMBERS CHOICE WALK

Sunday, July 19
10 a.m.

Meet at the Virginia Forrest Recreation Area located off River Road, approximately

1-1/4 miles north of Centre Bridge.

Join Joan Aichele, a long-time member of the Friends, for a hike along her favorite section of the Delaware Canal - Centre Bridge to New Hope. During this 9.5 mile round trip trek along the towpath, Joan will tell you why she likes this stretch best (might the blooming native rhododendron be a reason?), and she will share stories about the sights along the way. The option of stopping at Dilly's Corner for lunch is open.