National Canal Museum in Easton, PA

The National Canal Museum, located in the historic Hugh Moore Park in Easton, is a unique educational institution that serves to preserve the culture, heritage, and history of America's canals. It is one of the few places in the country that specializes in the history, engineering, and operation of the nation’s canals. It was founded in 1968, but the legacy of the canal goes back to the mid-18th century when Pennsylvania was experiencing an unprecedented growth in population. The museum houses a variety of artifacts that tell the story of the early days of America’s canals. From hand-built wooden wheelbarrows and mules for hauling boats to the tools and technology used to build the canals and provide navigation to the construction of the ships the canals allowed to pass, the artifacts provide a glimpse into the history of the canals and their importance to the state. Inside the museum is a collection of interactive exhibits which allow visitors to experience the full history of the canals through interactive, engaging displays. Learn more about Bushkill Park in Easton, PA.