James Blakslee’s Daring Canal Journey: A Forgotten Tale from the 1830s
Posted December 10, 2025 by Daniel DiBellaJames Blakslee’s Voyage on Pennsylvania’s Canals
Written by Martha Capwell Fox, DLNHC Historian
On April 1st, 1833, James Irwin Blakslee, recently turned…
Bucks County Through the Centuries: Facts, Firsts, and Legacy
Posted November 11, 2025 by Daniel DiBellaFrom 1682 to Today: The Story of Bucks County
Written by Wendi Blewett, DLNHC Collections Manager
Bucks County is the oldest county…
Written by Martha Capwell Fox, DLNHC Historian
When we talk or write about the industrial history of the Heritage Corridor, we…
From Industry to Ecology: The Story of Lehigh Gap’s Transformation
Posted September 10, 2025 by Daniel DiBellaThe Landscape Suffers and Heals
For years, Lehigh Gap was both an industrial hub and a place of recreation. In the…
George Harvan’s Journey from Occupied Japan to Pennsylvania’s Coal Mines
Posted August 13, 2025 by Daniel DiBellaGeorge Harvan’s Journey From Japan to PA Coal Mines
On August 14, 1945, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender, ending…
Delaware River of the Year
Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year is the Delaware River! This honor was announced by the…
The History of the Lehigh Gap
Written by Wendi Blewett, DLNHC Museum Collections Manager
There are many fascinating geological features in the…
The Story behind a Signature and a Passport Mystery
Written by Martha Capwell Fox
There is a cryptic inscription on the photograph…
