The Greatest Native American Athlete: Jim Thorpe (Wa-tho-Huk)
Posted November 25, 2020 by Daphne MayerHave you ever heard of Wa-tho-Huk, the greatest Native American athlete of all time?
Maybe his Catholic baptismal name will help:…
Death of a Giant: 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the “Last Cast” at Bethlehem Steel
Posted November 18, 2020 by Daphne MayerOn today's #WaybackWednesday, we're commemorating the 25th anniversary of the "Last Cast" at Bethlehem Steel, which marked the beginning of…
On this Veterans Day, we salute the men and women who served as members of the United States Armed Forces. …
Museum Monday: Diving into the Life of a Railroad Worker
Posted November 9, 2020 by Daphne MayerIt's #MuseumMonday! As part of an ongoing NEHGrant project, we're diving into the archival collections here at the National Canal…
National Mule Day: Mules Victorious!
Today, October 26, is National Mule Day. Like our beloved “boys” George and Hank, most mules…
Taking Stock
Before the days when you could manage your stock portfolio with the click of a button, shareholders were issued…
50th Anniversary Reflections: 20 Years of Canal Festivals
Posted October 7, 2020 by Daphne MayerOn June 29, 1980, a conch horn blast by former mule boy, boat captain and locktender Ted Sherman opened the…
The dam on the Lehigh River near the Locktender's House in Hugh Moore Park is undoubtedly picturesque, but why is…
