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What It Was...
Canal House is a picturesque old home of honest masonry and stone, bordering the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal at Blackwells Mills in Franklin Township. Built in the 1830s (as was the canal), it was home for generations of bridge tenders, whose job it was to open the swing bridge when canal boats came through. When the last occupant died, a group of interested residents formed the Blackwells Mills Canal House Association, leased the house from the State (owners of the building) and began to restore the historic structure. Canal House lives again and serve the community in new ways.
What It Is Today...
Today Canal House opens its doors to the public and plays host to several events such as craft and antique shows, art exhibits, flea markets, plant sales, holiday events, children's programs, nature walks, community clinics in canoeing, fishing, cooking, furniture repair and much more! It also serves as a museum and library of canal history.
Calendar of Events for 2008
Listed below are upcoming events you will enjoy from
January through June:
NOTE: The Blackwells Mills Canal House is located in the Franklin Township section of Somerset at the intersection of Blackwells Mills Road and Canal Road. (598 Canal Road, Somerset)
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A VALENTINE PARTY for all ages. Supplies will be provided for visitors to create their own cards for 2008! A fun afternoon for all! FREE
HOURS: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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| March 8: |
MARCH INTO SPRING at our Open House. Enjoy the beat and sounds of great marching bands as you have fun learning how much or how little you know of the history of this unique form of music.
HOURS: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (food served)
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| April 12 & 13: |
WATERCOLORIST ART SALE by Watercolorists Unlimited. This popular event returns with a wide selection of art. Find a treasure for your home or a gift for family and friends.
HOURS: Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday ~ 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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May 10: |
MARKET DAY SALE: A shopper's delight! Come find perennial and annual plants for your garden or spring flowers for Mother's Day. Outside find a A YARD SALE of assorted articles while inside the Canal House there will be a special sale of original art by Barbara Della Peruta. DONATIONS PARTICULARLY FROM YOUR GARDEN, ATTIC OR KITCHEN ARE WELCOME! To donate, please call (732) 297-5548 two weeks in advance.
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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| June 14: |
MUSIC BESIDE THE CANAL: Relax beside the canal and enjoy an afternoon of free live music. Musicman "Tal and Friends" return - their 11th annual early summer concert at the canal house - for your listening pleasure. Make your song requests and sing along as you relax by the water and watch canoes pass by. Join the fun - its summertime at its best! NO ADMISSION FEE.
HOURS: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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July 12 & 13: |
AMERICAN FOLK ART ON DISPLAY ~ Decoys, sotneware from New Brunswick and other local towns, hooked rugs, coverlets, baskets, woodenware and more.
HOURS: Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday ~ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Aug. 17: |
ICE CREAM & MUSIC ~ You are in for a treat of homemade ice cream from Confectionately Yours and live music by the Six Mile Run Bluegrass Band. A perfect summer afternoon!
HOURS: Sunday ~ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Sept. 13: |
PAPER MANIA Our sale returns with historical documents, old local photographs, pamphlets, rare books, calendars, post cards, posters and more.
HOURS: Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Oct. 11: |
FALL FROLIC FOR CHILDREN Come join us for the fun! Halloween pumpkins to decorate and "Unbei" the Canal House Magician will amaze you with magic tricks. Prizes for all. An autumn day to remember!
HOURS: Saturday ~ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Nov. 15: |
HOLIDAY SALE of unique gifts. Skip the crowded malls and instead come select holiday gifts at the Canal House. Find antique treasures, collectibles, jewelry, books and household items for family, friends and yourself.
HOURS: Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday ~ 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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| Dec. 6 - 7 |
BIFFF HEINS MEMORIAL ART SHOW AND SALE ~ The final art show of original watercolors, oils and prints from the late Biff Heins and his father Hap Heins.
HOURS: Saturday ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday ~ 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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| Jan 1, 2009: |
NEW YEAR'S DAY OPEN HOUSE ~ Our long time tradition continues! The door is open wide for the New Year celebration. Greet old friends and make new ones. Savor homemade refreshments.
HOURS: Thursday ~ 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Why not sign up as a member of the Blackwells Mills Canal House Association and get in on the fun? Your membership will help to preserve this small part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal's important past! Why not help polish this historic old gem to the lustre it deserves and make sure it continues to serve its mission of education and be a source of community pride. If you are interested, please click the link below to access a copy of our membership form which can be downloaded or printed and then sent to the Canal House Association. If you have any questions about our group or becoming a member, please call either of the following telephone numbers to obtain further information:
732.257.4557
732.297.5548
Blackwells Mills Canal House Association Membership Form
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