History Talk: The D & H Amusement Parks by Stephen Skye

History Talk by Stephen Skye, Museum Historian.

During the 19th century, the D&H Canal Company built amusement parks on its lands. Amusement on the canal went from simple canal boat rides to a much more elaborate facility on its gravity railroad during the late 19th century at Farview, PA. When the canal company expanded into trolley networks in the early 20th century, amusement parks were established at the end of their trolley lines. Come to hear about the establishment of America’s amusement park industry during the turn of the turn of the century.

This event will be held September 12th, at 7:00 PM at the D & H Canal Park Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Road, (just off Route 209) Cuddebackville, NY.

The Neversink Valley Museum is open Sundays from noon until 4:00 PM through October 29 and by appointment. For more information about the museum, its mission to preserve local history or any events, call 845-754-8870 or check the website: www.neversinkmuseum.org. Or email at nvam@neversinkmuseum.org

The museum is at 26 Hoag Road, in Cuddebackville.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Time:
7:00 PM
Cost: $5 for Museum Members – $7 for Non-Members
Organizer: The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation
Phone: (845) 754-8870
Email: nvam@neversinkmuseumorg
Website: https://neversinkmuseum.org
Venue: D&H Canal Park Visitor’s Center
58 Hoag Road
Cuddebackville, NY. 12729

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