Friends of the Delaware Canal

Coming Events

Mark Your Calendars

Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.
Canal Clean-Up Day
From Riegelsville to Bristol with a few breaks in between

This is a first. Friends’ volunteers WILL NOT be cleaning up the Canal between Easton and Riegelsville this year, and we’re HAPPY about it. Why? Because the section is being otherwise engaged by the flood repair contractors.

The Friends are more than pleased to make way for the repair work and will keep busy by giving all the other safely accessible areas of the Canal their annual spring cleanings. Please come out on April 26th; bring along your family, friends, and acquaintances, too. Check out the list of Clean-Up Day Work Areas, choose a convenient or needy location, and call the area coordinator to offer your assistance. Your coordinator will tell you where to meet, what to bring, and answer any questions that you may have.

Hundreds of volunteers are needed for a successful Clean-Up Day. Please be one of them. Individual clean-up efforts are always welcome, too! Anytime, anywhere!!

Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m.
General Meeting
The Park Manager Tells All

Riegelsville Library – First Floor Meeting Hall
615 Easton Road (Route 611), Riegelsville, PA 18077

At the one and only traffic light in Riegelsville, turn inland (away from the River) onto Delaware Road. Take the first right. The library is on the right side of the street after the church. Park in the back; the rear door may be used to enter the building.

The Delaware Canal State Park is buzzing with activity. The flood repair work is underway at last, more contracts will be awarded soon, and the Park maintenance staff is tackling non-flood related projects. Resources under the Park’s wing, such as the Giving Pond and the Delaware River islands, require attention, too.

Rick Dalton, Park Manager, will share the Commonwealth’s work plans and progress. He will describe the various projects, explain how they will be sequenced, and illustrate some of the new construction techniques that will be used to ensure that the Canal fares better in future floods.

To better understand what will be happening along the Delaware Canal in the next several years, please come to this meeting. An informed constituency is a powerful constituency!

Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.
The Bridge Tales Walk
Meet at the I-95 Park and Ride lot in Yardley at the intersection of Taylorsville and Woodside Roads.

Quirky stories abound about the Delaware Canal, and the 3-mile stretch that will be hiked during the “Bridge Tales Walk” claims more than its share. As we travel from Yardley to Washington Crossing, we’ll be walking under bridges that are still known by the unusual names that they were given a century or more ago. These names relate to happenings on the adjoining properties – properties that have colorful histories, both long ago and recent. Complementing the stories will be the Canal’s lovely scenery and spring wildflowers.

When Washington Crossing is reached, walkers can choose to double their day’s exertion by returning to the Yardley Park and Ride on foot or they can ride back via a carpool. The free walk will be held weather permitting. Reservations are helpful, but not necessary. To let us know that you’re coming, please call 215-862-2021 or e-mail friendsofdelawarecanal@comcast.net.

Friday, May 30
Illusions

Join the Friends for a magical evening of mystery as Wayne Hoffman, one of the top ten illusionists in the world, astonishes us with his unique talents. Fittingly, this very special 25th Anniversary benefit dinner and show will be held at the grand new “castle” at Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna and will include hors d’oeurves, a superb entrée, and a dazzling flambé dessert. To learn more about Wayne Hoffman, watch this YouTube video or visit his website.

Mark Friday, May 30th on your calendar now and anticipate the arrival of your invitation in the mail, for you surely don’t want this event to disappear. Tickets are $150 per person. Please consider reserving a table for a party of your friends and colleagues.

Individual, business, and corporate sponsorships are encouraged to further benefit the restoration and improvement efforts of the Friends of the Delaware Canal.

Space is limited, so please reserve early. For additional information, please call 215-862-2021.

Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m.
“New Paths to Travel” Walk
Meet at the parking area located east of the Canal and the Thompson-Neely House in the northern section of Washington Crossing Historic Park.

What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to christen a brand new trail that the Friends of the Delaware Canal helped to create. The “New Paths to Travel” trail connects the Delaware River, Delaware Canal, Thompson-Neely House, Neely Gristmill, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, and Bowman’s Hill Tower. New interpretive signs are being placed at the sites. Each will include a trail map, teasers about the places along the trail, and more detailed information about the specific site. By using the signs and trail, visitors will be able to discover all that the area has to offer.

The “New Paths” will be a round-trip hike of 2-1/2 miles. It is free and will be held unless the rain is pouring down. The route offers two bonuses – traversing the newly restored Thompson Neely Camelback Bridge over the Canal and leisurely crossing under River Road rather than dodging cars while trying to cross it.

Share in a new adventure.

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Looking Forward to Summer

July 12
Visit Art and the River (and Canal) with the Friends
Come for a family-friendly tour of the up-coming Art and the River exhibit at the Michener Art Museum in New Hope and stay for a post-tour gathering at a nearby restaurant. Venture to New Hope (there’s plenty of parking at Union Square), enjoy a docent-led tour of an exhibit of artworks near and dear to the Friends, and socialize afterwards. Take in the town’s Second Saturday activities, too. More details to come.

July 12 and 13
Tinicum Art Festival
Art, crafts, music, and food in abundance at Tinicum Park in Erwinna. Stop by the Friends’ table to chat and get your 25th Anniversary polo shirt, books, and other canal goodies.






						Coming Events Mark Your Calendars Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. Canal Clean-Up Day From Riegelsville to Bristol with a few breaks in between *This is a first.* Friends’ volunteers WILL NOT be cleaning up the Canal between Easton and Riegelsville this year, and we’re HAPPY about it. Why? Because the section is being otherwise engaged by the flood repair contractors. The Friends are more than pleased to make way for the repair work and will keep busy by giving all the other safely accessible areas of the Canal their annual spring cleanings. Please come out on April 26th; bring along your family, friends, and acquaintances, too. Check out the list of Clean-Up Day Work Areas, choose a convenient or needy location, and call the area coordinator to offer your assistance. Your coordinator will tell you where to meet, what to bring, and answer any questions that you may have. Hundreds of volunteers are needed for a successful Clean-Up Day. Please be one of them. Individual clean-up efforts are always welcome, too! Anytime, anywhere!! Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. General Meeting The Park Manager Tells All Riegelsville Library – First Floor Meeting Hall 615 Easton Road (Route 611), Riegelsville, PA 18077 At the one and only traffic light in Riegelsville, turn inland (away from the River) onto Delaware Road. Take the first right. The library is on the right side of the street after the church. Park in the back; the rear door may be used to enter the building. The Delaware Canal State Park is buzzing with activity. The flood repair work is underway at last, more contracts will be awarded soon, and the Park maintenance staff is tackling non-flood related projects. Resources under the Park’s wing, such as the Giving Pond and the Delaware River islands, require attention, too. Rick Dalton, Park Manager, will share the Commonwealth’s work plans and progress. He will describe the various projects, explain how they will be sequenced, and illustrate some of the new construction techniques that will be used to ensure that the Canal fares better in future floods. To better understand what will be happening along the Delaware Canal in the next several years, please come to this meeting. An informed constituency is a powerful constituency! Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. The Bridge Tales Walk Meet at the I-95 Park and Ride lot in Yardley at the intersection of Taylorsville and Woodside Roads. Quirky stories abound about the Delaware Canal, and the 3-mile stretch that will be hiked during the “Bridge Tales Walk” claims more than its share. As we travel from Yardley to Washington Crossing, we’ll be walking under bridges that are still known by the unusual names that they were given a century or more ago. These names relate to happenings on the adjoining properties – properties that have colorful histories, both long ago and recent. Complementing the stories will be the Canal’s lovely scenery and spring wildflowers. When Washington Crossing is reached, walkers can choose to double their day’s exertion by returning to the Yardley Park and Ride on foot or they can ride back via a carpool. The free walk will be held weather permitting. Reservations are helpful, but not necessary. To let us know that you’re coming, please call 215-862-2021 or e-mail friendsofdelawarecanal@comcast.net. Friday, May 30 Illusions Join the Friends for a magical evening of mystery as Wayne Hoffman, one of the top ten illusionists in the world, astonishes us with his unique talents. Fittingly, this very special 25th Anniversary benefit dinner and show will be held at the grand new “castle” at Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna and will include hors d’oeurves, a superb entrée, and a dazzling flambé dessert. To learn more about Wayne Hoffman, watch this YouTube video or visit his website. Mark Friday, May 30th on your calendar now and anticipate the arrival of your invitation in the mail, for you surely don’t want this event to disappear. Tickets are $150 per person. Please consider reserving a table for a party of your friends and colleagues. Individual, business, and corporate sponsorships are encouraged to further benefit the restoration and improvement efforts of the Friends of the Delaware Canal. Space is limited, so please reserve early. For additional information, please call 215-862-2021. Saturday, June 7, 2 p.m. “New Paths to Travel” Walk Meet at the parking area located east of the Canal and the Thompson-Neely House in the northern section of Washington Crossing Historic Park. What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than to christen a brand new trail that the Friends of the Delaware Canal helped to create. The “New Paths to Travel” trail connects the Delaware River, Delaware Canal, Thompson-Neely House, Neely Gristmill, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, and Bowman’s Hill Tower. New interpretive signs are being placed at the sites. Each will include a trail map, teasers about the places along the trail, and more detailed information about the specific site. By using the signs and trail, visitors will be able to discover all that the area has to offer. The “New Paths” will be a round-trip hike of 2-1/2 miles. It is free and will be held unless the rain is pouring down. The route offers two bonuses – traversing the newly restored Thompson Neely Camelback Bridge over the Canal and leisurely crossing under River Road rather than dodging cars while trying to cross it. Share in a new adventure. # # # Looking Forward to Summer July 12 Visit Art and the River (and Canal) with the Friends Come for a family-friendly tour of the up-coming Art and the River exhibit at the Michener Art Museum in New Hope and stay for a post-tour gathering at a nearby restaurant. Venture to New Hope (there’s plenty of parking at Union Square), enjoy a docent-led tour of an exhibit of artworks near and dear to the Friends, and socialize afterwards. Take in the town’s Second Saturday activities, too. More details to come. July 12 and 13 Tinicum Art Festival Art, crafts, music, and food in abundance at Tinicum Park in Erwinna. Stop by the Friends’ table to chat and get your 25th Anniversary polo shirt, books, and other canal goodies.















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