Christmas on the Canal

Christmas on the Canal is going to be a fun night at the Roanoke Canal Museum! It will be on December 17th, from 6 - 8:30pm. We will have pizza, do some crafts, and best of all, get to meet Santa Claus! Only 25 spaces are available, so call the Museum at 537-2769 to sign up. The cost is $5 for city residents and $10 for non city residents. Parents, bring your kids and go out for dinner or get some shopping done! They will have a great time!

Night at the Museum is going to be on January 14th, and tickets go on sale December 14th. Call or stop by the Museum for your tickets. This will be a great family event with plenty of games and activities. Plus characters from history will come to life! It is going to be lots of fun so be sure to get your tickets!


The 1960's club is still meeting and working on the film project and exhibit. We are really looking forward to the launch of both the film and exhibit coming in May of 2011. We are planning on having 3 nights of music, food and fun to celebrate the launch. Plan to come join us, it will be something you don't want to miss.

September 18th

 It's so hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! The holiday season is in full swing, and it will be Christmas before you know it! What are you thankful for? I am thankful for a great job, loving family, awesome friends, and so much more.

In other news, the Night at the Museum event is now going to be held on Friday, January 14th. Tickets will be on sale on December 14th. They can be purchased at the Canal Museum. Call 252-537-2769 for more info!

The Mountain Biking Club is still riding on Saturdays at 9am. Meet us at the Museum and come along for the ride!

Come out and enjoy the Canal Trail!

Autumn is in the air and the leaves are changing colors. There's a cool breeze blowing, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. It's a great time to come and take a leisurely walk along the canal trail! Bring a picnic lunch and eat at the picnic area outside of the Museum, and while you're there come in and visit and learn about the history of the canal. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9-4. Admission is $4 for non-county residents, $2 for county residents, and kids 8 and under are free!


The mountain biking club will continue to meet at 9am on Saturdays at the Museum. All ages and skill levels are welcome to ride.


We are continuing to plan the "Night at the Museum" event. Tickets are now on sale at the Museum at the cost of $5 each. This will be a great family event with food, a movie, and characters from history that have come to life! We look forward to having a great time, and hope you will join us!

Haunted Trail was a spooky success!

The Haunted Trail hosted by the Roanoke Canal Museum was a great success! Nearly 600 people came out over the course of 2 nights and walked the ghoulish trail. Winding through the dark woods, the trail came alive with ghosts and goblins, with plenty of scary surprises along the way. Lots of fun was had by all and we are already looking forward to next year. A big thanks goes out to everyone who participated, it would not have been possible without everyone's help.

The Mountain Biking Club has been moved to Saturdays, as we are losing too much daylight to continue riding on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will meet at the Museum at 9am on Saturday mornings. Come join us! If you have not signed up but are interested in riding, you can sign up at the Museum or on our website, www.roanokecanal.com. People of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to ride. It is a great way to enjoy the trail and get some exercise!

Our "Night at the Museum" event will be coming up shortly. It is scheduled for Dec. 3rd, and tickets will be available starting Monday, Nov. 8th. For one special night the Museum will come to life! More info is available on our website and at the Museum. This will be a great family event and we hope to see you there!