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Pennsylvania Canal Packet Boat

Elementary students visit the John Waldron.The Pennsylvania Canal Packet Boat Project began with the salvaging of the cabin and ended with the reconstruction of an authentic 1860s packet/passenger cabin that has become the Society’s traveling educational exhibit. The project received 2004 Honorable Mention Award from PA Federation of Museums & Historical Organizations and 2004 Certificate of Commendation from the American Association of State and Local History.

Harrisburg District School students board the John Waldron

Muncy students view the Mule and the Mule Tender on display at the museum

Muncy Historical Society volunteers work on water exhibits to complement its restored Pennsylvania Canal Boat.

MHS volunteer Linda Poulton inspects the bow

The Pennsylvania Canal boat in the early stages of restoration.

Interested in reading about the "good old days" of the Pennsylvania Canal? Follow these links to learn more about this fascinating subject:

Canalling in the Old Days

 

Pirates along the Pennsylvania Canal

 

Pennsylvania Canal
Along
the Susquehanna

 

 

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Muncy Historical Society
40 North Main Street
P.O. Box 11
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-5917
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March through November ** except holidays **
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