Friends of the Delaware Canal - Preservation and Improvement of the Delaware Canal

riends of the Delaware Canal (FODC) is proud to be the voice of advocacy for the Canal. In our mission to promote the preservation and improvement of the Canal, the Friends sponsor…

	• environmental clean-ups
	• informational meetings
	• educational programs
	• walking tours
	• fundraisers
	• social events

The Friends of the Delaware Canal are headquartered in the historic Locktender's House at Lock 11 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. This meticulously restored 19th-century building contains exhibits, artifacts, and improvement details.

Come visit us at the Locktender's House at Lock 11 in New Hope.

We encourage you to explore this website to learn more about the Canal and the Friends. Join us in ensuring that the historic Delaware Canal will remain a living treasure for generations to come.

Coming Eventsng Events

Lighting up the Night

To Celebrate the

Canal's Return

Friday, August 6

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

At the mural plaza next to the Locktender's House, 145 South Main Street,

New Hope

Join the Friends for tempting hors d'oeuvres, spirited beverages, and live jazz and then walk to the Canal outlet to view New Hope's Friday Night Fireworks over the River. A donation of $30 per person is requested. Please make your reservations by July 30th by calling 215-862-2021 or e-mailing friends@fodc.org.

For more details, click here.

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Sunset Cruise on the

Delaware River

Aboard the River Otter

Sunday, August 15

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Departing from Keller's Landing, 1469 River Road, Upper Black Eddy.

Take a relaxing Sunday evening cruise with the Friends. The scenery will be spectacular, and there will be light hors d'oeurves and desserts as well as wine, beer, and other light beverages.

A donation of $45 per person is requested. Reservations are required by August 9th and can be made by calling 215-862-2021 or e-mailing friends@fodc.org.

For more cruise info, click here.

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The 2nd Annual Faces and Places -

A Celebration of the Arts Along the Delaware Canal

Sunday, October 10

The Faces and Places tour and gala will move north this year to Tinicum Township. We'll depart from the Tinicum Barn and travel by trolley to three fascinating sites -- the Dorsey Reading Studio in Erwinna, Uhlerstown, the best preserved canal hamlet in America; and Cedar Maze, the stone sculpture garden and studio of Steven Snyder. A gala in the Tinicum Barn will follow.

For more information and to make reservations, click here.