All Those Miles! Program to celebrate 25 years of walks along the historic canal
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their annual Canal Walk from baston to Bristol, the Friends of the Delaware Canal will host “All Those Miles,” a narrated program featuring photographs of the Canal and its walkers taken since 1V87.
The program will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Feinstone Conference Center at the David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing.
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“All Those Miles” will illustrate how much and how little the Delaware Canal has changed over the years. Its scenic beauty is still very much in evidence, but gone are the earthen towpath and rustic facilities. The pro- gram also will showcase the adventures and encounters that the Canal Walkers have had.
The public is invited to the presentation, and it is free of charge.
For more information about this program, Canal Walk 2012 and other Friends of the Delaware Canal activities, call 215-862-2021, e-mail friends@fodc.org or visit www.fodc.org.
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