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Wednesday Night History Talk presents BILL MERCHANT on The D&H CANAL June 1st @7 PM

June 1, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

The remains of the aqueduct abutments designed by John Roebling who also built The Brooklyn Bridge
The remains of the aqueduct abutments designed by John Roebling who also built The Brooklyn Bridge

Bill Merchant, President of the D&H Canal Historical Society and Vice Chair of the D&H Transportation Heritage Council will give a Powerpoint presentation “The Delaware & Hudson Canal – 19th Century Engine of Prosperity” on Wednesday June 1st at 7:00pm. The talk will outline the history of the D&H Canal emphasizing the many industries that benefited from its construction, illustrated with period photos from the Society’s archives.

The lecture will be in the D&H Canal Park’s Visitor Center located at 58 Hoag Road, Cuddebackville, NY. The talk is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM.

The suggested donation for this lecture is $7.00 for non-members and $5.00 for Museum members.

For more information please contact the Museum at 845-754-8870 or email us at nvam@frontiernet.net

Bill Merchant

 

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Date:
June 1, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm
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Organizer

The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation
Phone
(845) 754-8870
Email
nvam@neversinkmuseum.org
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Venue

D&H Canal Park Visitor’s Center
58 Hoag Road
Cuddebackville, NY. 12729,
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