Coming Events

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Lunch and Walk

Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.

Meet in the rear parking lot of the David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

The Friends follow the news, so we're Washington Crossing bound for this year's Lunch and Walk.

Starting out to the north with a short tour of the David Library of the American Revolution, we'll find out what goes on there and learn why it is the leading repository of Revolutionary War-ear records -- second only to Great Britain.

From the Library, we'll follow the restored towpath to Washington Crossing Historic Park where we'll hear some stories from history and talk about the serious challenges that the facility is facing. The village's handsome pathway will lead us to the fabled Washington Crossing Inn where we'll indulge in lunch in a private dining room.

Menu

French Onion Soup

Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken or Salmon

New York Cheesecake or Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Coffee/Tea/Water

After lunch, we'll head back to the Library, checking ou the wildlife in the lagoon and Canal along the way. The round trip walk will be just over 3 miles.

Donation - $25 per person. Reservations are required.

Please call 215-862-2021 or e-mail friends@fodc.org no later than March 19th. If it's raining or snowing, we won't be walking, but we will meet at the Washington Crossing Inn at noon for lunch and lively conversation.

 

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Delaware Canal Clean-Up Day

Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m.

The flood repair contractors will probably still be be working in the area around Lumberville, but the rest of the 58.9 miles of waterway, towpath, and berm bank is going to be ready and waiting for some spring sprucing up. Even the newly completed section of the Canal need a little help. This year we are going to include invasive species as well as trash and debris among our targets.

To accomplish the Clean-Up in a coordinated fashion, the length of the Canal is divided up into sections. Community coordinators and workers are needed for the sections, particularly the Falls Township and Tullytown Borough areas.

Click here to see a list of the sections of the Canal that will be tackled on Canal Clean-Up Day and find out the contact info for the area coordinators. Please call the coordinator for your selected area to find out where to meet and what to bring.

You may also call 215-862-2021 or e-mail friends@fodc.org to volunteer. And, if you know of a group that may be able to participate, please let us know.

Many hands make light work!

 

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