LACKAWAXEN, PA — The first crossing of the Roebling Aqueducts over the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers occurred on April 26, 1849. Sponsorship opportunities are available through March 20 for a community celebration of that 175th anniversary that will take place on Saturday, April 27. 

The schedule of events will include a walking tour of the National Park Service’s Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct with Professor and Historian Paul C. King; a buffet lunch featuring canal-era recipes at the New Inn at Lackawaxen; talks by Sullivan County Historian John Conway, Delaware & Hudson Transportation Heritage Council President Bill Merchant, and Paul C. King; canal songs by Dan Engvaldsen; and exhibits.

Sponsorships are sought to show support for this unique, historic event and help defray the costs of the celebration, available at the following incentive levels:

Friend - $10-$100: Name of group, business, or individual listed in the program;

Sponsor - $101-$200: Name and logo in program, on banners and posters;

Patron - $300-$500: Above, plus mention in ads and exhibit space at event;

Angel - $500+: Above, plus ad on back cover of program.

Checks can be made payable to “D&HTHC” with a notation for “175thAnniversary” and mailed to: Laurie Ramie, D&HTHC Secretary, Upper Delaware Council, P.O. Box 192, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Call (845) 252-3022 or email laurie@upperdelawarecouncil.org with any questions.

To contribute by PayPal or Venmo, visit the www.dhthc.org home page and please notify D&HTHC Treasurer Donna Durland atdurlanddhthc2022@gmail.com. 

Event ticket sales will be announced after the March 20 sponsorship deadline.