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The History of the Morris Canal

The History of the Morris Canal In-Person

Join the Canal Society of New Jersey's Tim Roth as he explores the history of the Morris Canal from its inception in the 1820's to its abandonment 100 years later. Learn about the technology used to overcome 1,674 feet in elevation change. Discover how boats navigated along the Morris Canal, and what life was like for the people who lived and worked along it. Find out about why the Canal was abandoned, and what is happening today to develop and expand the Morris Canal Greenway. 

More information about the Canal Society of NJ is available here:

https://www.canalsocietynj.org/

Date:
Monday, November 18, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Meeting Room
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Adult  

Event Organizer

Jeffrey Bennett

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