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Evening on the Summit: The Main Line Canal and Underground Railroad

September 8, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

Canal boat on water. A mule is on the side with a driver. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Our final Evening on the Summit program for the season is on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. Barbara Zaborowski, Dean of Library Services and Special Projects at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, will speak on the use of the Main Line Canal in supporting Underground Railroad activities. The event will be held in the Visitor Center auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

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