Join the Historical Society of West Windsor, the Lawrence Historical Society, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park for on a three-part tour of the historic community of "Port Mercer" - a 19th century hamlet that grew as a shipping and transportation hub around the Delaware & Raritan Canal.
We'll first walk the Canal, exploring its origins as a shipping corridor and present use as a state park. Then, we'll highlight Port Mercer, its historic buildings, and the families who shaped it over generations. Finally, we'll explore the Port Mercer Canal House, now a museum managed by the Lawrence Historical Society. The Canal and Port Mercer are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date/time: May 10, 10AM.
Meet-up location: Port Mercer Canal House (4278 Quakerbridge Rd).
Tour Duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours.
For those who would like to sign up for various State Park events, CLICK HERE.
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We'll first walk the Canal, exploring its origins as a shipping corridor and present use as a state park. Then, we'll highlight Port Mercer, its historic buildings, and the families who shaped it over generations. Finally, we'll explore the Port Mercer Canal House, now a museum managed by the Lawrence Historical Society. The Canal and Port Mercer are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date/time: May 10, 10AM.
Meet-up location: Port Mercer Canal House (4278 Quakerbridge Rd).
Tour Duration: 90 minutes to 2 hours.
For those who would like to sign up for various State Park events, CLICK HERE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. REGISTRATION HAS NOW REACHED CAPACITY. CHECK IN AT OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR FUTURE EVENTS!
