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Rediscovering the Towpath: The Legacy of William Francis Taylor

Preview Opening Reception Rediscovering the Towpath: The Legacy of William Francis Taylor 145 South Main Street, New Hope, PA 18938 Ticket price: $100.00 per person **Attendance is limited to 50 guests Something new is brewing at Lock 11 in New Hope!   …

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Canal News – Winter 2022-23

BIRDS OF A FEATHER Photographic Inspiration Along the Canal Since the development of photography, this technology has been used to record important events, inspiring vistas, family gatherings, and simple pleasures. Photographs help give context to a pl …

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Nockamixon Cliffs Area Closure

Delaware Canal State Park announces Nockamixon Cliffs area closure from February 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023.

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Towpath Closure – Washington Crossing Route 532 Bridge

Tuesday, December 20,2022 TOWPATH CLOSURE *(MM 17.8)* – The towpath will be closed under the Route 532 Bridge (MM 17.8) starting Tuesday 12/20/22 until further notice. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY due to heavy damage to the bridge r …

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Canal News – Fall 2022

PENNSYLVANIA 2022 TRAIL OF THE YEAR Delaware Canal State Park Towpath On September 9, 2022, the Friends of the Delaware Canal received the Trail of the Year Award from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The timing for this recognitio …

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, Mercer County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Canal News – Summer 2022

Summer 2022 Newsletter features an article on the anatomy of the Delaware Canal and short bios of people who have made an impact on the preservation and protection of the Canal.

Central Bucks County, Lower Bucks County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Canal News – Spring 2022

The Friends of the Delaware Canal Celebrate their 40-year anniversary and are so grateful to the many volunteers and supporters who have helped protect and preserve the Delaware Canal for generations to come.

Central Bucks County, Lower Bucks County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

Canal Clean-up Day 2023 updated

The Friends of the Delaware Canal Clean-Up Day if scheduled for April 1, 2023. The entire 58.9-mile length of the Canal will get its annual spring cleaning through the efforts of Area Coordinators, Canal Tenders, and hundreds of volunteers. To volunteer, please review the Work Area list and choose one of the highlighted locations, then let us know where you would like to work. You fill out our online form or call or e-mail the Friends.  We will provide the Coordinator in the area with your information, and they will let you know where to meet, what to bring, and answer any questions that you may have.

Central Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Lower Bucks County, New Jersey, Northampton County, Upper Bucks County

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Friends of the Delaware Canal
145 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215.862.2021
Michael Ginder, Executive Director

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Helping on Canal Clean-up Day is just one way you can get involved and help to restore, preserve and improve the Delaware Canal. Big or small, the perfect job for you awaits – all you need to do is get involved! FIND OUT MORE

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