Upcoming
Events
Sunday, February 1st | 10:00 AM
D&R Canal Walks / Bike Rides
Towpath Walk: Demott Lane to Landing Lane, 4.2 Miles Roundtrip
Take a leisurely walk along a level stretch of towpath that bisects the D&R Canal and Raritan River. View historic and impressive homes, and bring a pair of binoculars to spot an eagle’s next on the opposite riverside. Inspect the restored spillway at Landing Lane, and learn about canal water management.
Meet Sunday February 1st at 10am at 1289 Easton Ave, Somerset (end of Demott Ln.). For restroom facilities, use the QuickChek at 1850 Easton Ave.
To register for this walk, contact Tim Roth at: timroth@comcast.net
This event is hosted by the D&R Canal Watch: www.canalwatch.org
Saturday, March 14th | 10:00 AM
D&R Canal Walks / Bike Rides
Bike Ride: Griggstown to Kingston, 10 Miles Roundtrip
Enjoy a scenic and historic bike ride along the flat and level D&R Canal towpath. Along the way, there will be stops at locks to learn how boats navigated from one level to another, and at spillways, to learn about canal water management. At Kingston, we will be allowed access to the lock tender’s house, where docents from the Kingston Historical Society will tell us about the history of the area (restroom available at house).
Meet Saturday, March 14th at 10am at the parking area at Kingston Causeway, halfway between River Road and Canal Road
**** Bike helmets are required****
To register for this walk, contact Tim Roth at: timroth@comcast.net
This event is hosted by the D&R Canal Watch: www.canalwatch.org
2026 Program Meetings
Program Meetings:
1/16/26, Speaker, Bill McKelvey
3/20/26, Speaker, TBD
5/15/26, Speaker, TBD
9/18/26, Speaker, TBD
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Lake Hopatcong Block Party
Hopatcong State Park
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party celebrates all facets of Lake Hopatcong life by bringing visitors together with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors for a community day like no other featuring activities, raffles, giveaways, a children’s scavenger hunt, and more.
June 17th & 18th, 2026
New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference
EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON
Join us June 17th & 18th, 2026 for the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference, St. Elizabeth University, Morristown NJ. Event details coming soon.
June 27th, 2026
Waterloo Village Canal Day & 250th Celebration of America
EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON
Join us June 27th, 2026 for the Waterloo Village Canal Day & 250th Celebration of America! Event details coming soon.