January

Jan. 26 - Railroad Film Night (7:30 PM, National Canal Museum/Two Rivers Landing auditorium)
Mitchell Dakelman, film curator of the National Railroad Historical society, has selected films around the theme "The Age of Steel and Speed: Streamliners on American Railroads".  Streamlined trains were the crown jewels of American railroad passenger transportation between the 1930s and 19502.  Powered by either steam, diesel or electric locomotives, streamlined trains were the ultimate synbol of art moderne design movement. 

Jan. 27 - Exhibit Opens - "Traingles, Arches, and Beams: Explore Engineering with Discover E"  (National Canal Museum)

February

No events this month

March

March 15 - Spring Lecture Series - (7:30 PM, National Canal Museum/Two Rivers Landing auditorium)
"The Career of William Strickland, Architect and Engineer" by Lance E. Metz.  During the 1820s and 1830s William Strickland of Philadelphia was considered to be one of America's most prominent architects and engineers.  Lance Metz's slide lecture will focus on Strickland's career, paying particular attention to the effects that his work had on the creation of canals and railroads in Pennsylvania.

March 17 - 20th Annual Canal History and Technology Symposium (William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business Administration, Lafayette College)

March 31 - Muddigger's Day (9AM-4PM, Hugh Moore Park)

Hugh Moore Historical Park and Museum are seeking volunteers for Muddiggers Day.  Projects planned are general spring cleanup of the park and bike paths, preparinng the Canal Boat for the coming season, and setting up the park for season opening.  If you are interested in volunteering, call Judd Chocensky @ 610-559-6615 for registration and information.
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