Delaware and Lehigh Canal National Heritage
Corridor
Scenic
rivers, historic canals and towns, green mountains and valleys, natural areas,
remnants of early industries, distinctive religious heritage and active cultural
arts are waiting as you follow the 150-mile historic route of the Delaware Canal
and Lehigh Navigation System stretching from Wilkes-Barre in the northeast to
the tidewaters of Bristol in the southeast. Originally built in stages from
1817 to 1845, the job of the canal system was to bring hard coal from the anthracite
region to the more populated markets of the eastern seaboard. Visit
this heritage park...
Schuylkill River State Heritage Corridor
Discovering
the cultural, natural and historic wonders of Pennsylvania isn't complete
without a visit to the Schuylkill River Valley, a place instrumental in
shaping the Nation's heritage for more than 300 years. The Schuylkill
River, Pennsylvania's first scenic river, is central to the story of the
colonization and industrialization of America. Along the Corridor you'll
explore pre-Revolutionary mills, late 19th century factories and the historic
districts and cultural attractions of the cities, towns and villages of
the Schuylkill. Visit this heritage park...