Uncovering the Story of Industrial Women in the D&L Corridor
Posted March 9, 2022 by Gianna CarusoUncovering the Story of Industrial Women in the D&L Corridor
Written by: Rachel Lewis, D&L Diversity Researcher and Historian
The history of…
Revealing the Black Beauty of Anthracite Coal: Charles Edgar Patience (1906 - 1972)
Written by Martha Capwell-Fox
The son of a formerly…
When the River Rushed In: The Knox Mine Disaster, 22 January, 1959
By Martha Capwell-Fox
At 11:40 AM on January 22, 1959,…
The Coldest Crop
Written By: Wendi Blewett
When you think of crops, you probably think of corn, wheat, pumpkins, apples, or any…
50th Anniversary Reflections: The Early Days of Canal Museums
Posted July 22, 2020 by Gianna CarusoBlog by: Martha Capwell Fox, Historian and Archives Coordinator
Until well into the 1920s, people who lived in the cities, towns,…
Independence and Industry: A 4th of July Canal Milestone
Posted July 4, 2020 by Gianna CarusoBlog post by: Martha Capwell Fox, Historian and Archives Coordinator
This Fourth of July is the 180th anniversary of the birth…
Welcome Back!
We're thrilled to announce that the National Canal Museum and Welcome Center will be reopening next week!
Beginning with a…
50th Anniversary Reflections: Putting Down Roots
Posted June 19, 2020 by Gianna CarusoBlog post by: Martha Capwell Fox, Historian and Archives Coordinator
June 21, 1970 was a rainy day. But it didn’t dampen…
