Although the day was cool and damp, our Locktender’s House opening day “open house” was a wonderful success.
Visitors from New Jersey and beyond saw our press release in local papers (including page 4 of Town Topics, page 10 of US1) and came in spite of the misty rain.
Members of the Historical Society trustees and archivists pitched in to set up, bring refreshments and do demonstrations using our canal lock and swing bridge models. About two dozen visitors enjoyed a cold drink, a brownie or a Toll House Cookie.
Our archivist team provided demonstrations using two study models built by Paul Kane for the D&R Canal State Park twenty years ago.
The opening day celebration is a reminder that our historical society exists to educate the community. History is learned by sharing stories. We are thankful for those who braved the weather to visit!
Also thanks to Archivist Bob B. and his son Nick who helped set up, and Sheila for the cookies!
Charlie