Celebrating Diverse Narratives at the National Canal Museum

FAIN: ZRE-284074-22

DNL (Easton, PA 18042-7120)
Daphne Mayer (Project Director: May 2021 to November 2023)

Researching and developing an exhibition on the historic contributions of women and African Americans to the Delaware and Lehigh Canal region, sustaining two staff positions and creating one additional position.

The Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, on behalf of the National Canal Museum, seeks funding during this unprecedented crisis to support its efforts to retain staff and incorporate more diverse stories in the museum's exhibitions, programs, and communications. The project will support two existing staff members, create a new temporary position, and provide an internship stipend. The project will focus on researching the roles and contributions of women and African Americans as they relate to the industrial and transportation history of the D&L Corridor. Outcomes will be shared with the public through exhibitions at the National Canal Museum, online/social media communications, and presentations.