Jan. 25th Lecture

Our first lecture in the 2011 lecture series at the Roanoke Canal Museum is just days away. It will be on Tuesday, Jan. 25th, at 6:30pm.

Dr. John Dilustro, Professor of Biology at Chowan University, will be speaking on "Flora on the trail and in the region". The lecture will last about 45 minutes, with a short question and answer session to follow. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served following the lecture.

Admission is $4 per person, and that includes admission to the Museum as well as the lecture. If you would like to attend, call the Museum at 537-2769.

Museum Events

Night at the Museum was Friday, January 14th, and plenty of fun was had by all. With over 300 visitors, the event was a great success. Chambergrass performed, and Sylvan Heights waterfowl park provided live birds. Former Mayor Thomas Emry, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington joined us for the festivities. Kids enjoyed crafts and games downstairs, along with a simulation of a plane crash along the canal trail, while upstairs guests walked through our indoor forest, fed the birds, listened to some great music, and mingled with our famous guests from the past. Many thanks to all those that participated. We are already looking forward to next year!

In the upcoming year we have lots of events planned, with the next upcoming event being our lecture series kickoff. Dr. John Dilustro will be speaking at 6:30pm on the 25th of January, and the cost is $4 a person, and that includes admission to the Museum on the day of the lecture. Come join us for a fun, informative evening at the Museum.

Night at the Museum

Night at the Museum is just around the corner. On Friday, January 14th, from 6-9pm, the Museum will come to life! We will have people dressed up as characters from history, live animals, concessions, crafts, music, and plenty to do for the whole family. Come out and plan to learn something new about the area. Tickets are on sale now, and cost just $3 each. They can be purchased at the Museum or reserved over the phone at 537-2769. Come out and join us for what will be a fun night and unforgettable experience for everyone!