The Morris Canal: Northern New Jersey’s Water Highway – In Person

Join the Canal Society of New Jersey’s Tim Roth as he explores the history of the Morris Canal from its inception in the 1820’s to its abandonment 100 years later.  Learn about the technology used to overcome 1,674 feet in elevation.  Discover how boats navigated along the Morris Canal, and what life was like for the many people who lived and worked along the canal.  In addition, you will find out about some of the sights that can be visited today along the ever-expanding Morris Canal Greenway.  Presented by the Canal Society of New Jersey.