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Guest post by Grace Wildermuth I started training for the Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Half Marathon the day after I moved to State College to start graduate school at Penn State University. I had only…

Museum Hours: June 6 to August 30: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30-4:30 pm September: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 11:30-4:30 October: Saturdays and Sundays 11:30-4:30 only through October 11th ** Canal Boat Rides at Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm,…

This summer the D&L welcomed two new interns, Michael and Rebecca. We’d like to introduce them! Michael Sutherland Education: Bachelor of Science in Geography, Minor in GIS, Penn State University ‘16 Age: 21 Favorite Dessert:…

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and the Mauch Chunk Trust Company held their 2nd Annual Trust 5k Run/Walk on the morning of September 6 in downtown Jim Thorpe. The race began at the…

Running a race is a choice that you can make. But what about the people who don’t have the option to run a race, or run at all? There are many children and adults that…

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor has announced an autumn addition to its series of dinner cruises on the Josiah White II canal boat. “Conversations on the Canal: Our Anthracite Heritage” has been scheduled…

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is holding its second summer dinner cruise aboard the mule-powered Josiah White II canal boat. The cruise will be held August 23 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm…

Spend a pleasant summer evening cruising on the Lehigh Canal aboard the Josiah White II, listening to songs and stories about life on the canal while enjoying a delicious Victorian-style picnic dinner. The first of…

Help us celebrate the beginning of construction of the D&L Trail’s newest access point. The Lehighton Trailhead will provide access to the soon-to-be-completed section of trail between Lehighton and the East Penn Boat Launch. What:…

Written by Silas Chamberlin On Wednesday, Mayor Ed Pawlowski will announce that Allentown is an official Bird Town.  The designation comes from the Audubon Society, which oversees the partnership program.  Bird Town status recognizes the…

Join No.9 Coal Mine and Museum this Sunday for a celebration of coal region heritage and culture.  Read below for more details. The 3rd Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival is set for this Sunday July…

Staff members and volunteers of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor will lead two guided “Preview the Trail” bicycle rides on new portions of the D&L Trail in Lehigh and Carbon counties on National…