Nature Walk

This weekend, join us at the Museum for a leisurely walk along the canal trail with Dr. Riddick and Alice Ricks. We will be focusing on the different wildflowers that can be found along the trail. Saturday's walk will begin at 1pm, and Sunday's will begin at 2pm. Space is limited but there is still time to sign up by calling the Museum at 537-2769.

The Roanoke Canal Mountain Biking Club started back up last Thursday. Riders can meet at the Museum entrance on Thursdays at 5:50pm to ride with the group. There will be a points system for all riders to gain points to earn prizes each month. Riding with the group on Thursdays will earn you double points per mile, while riding any other time gains you a single point per mile. Mileage can be reported to the Museum, where we will keep up with everyone's points. At the end of the month, different prizes will be awarded to each age division. There will be a 5-12 age division, 13-17 age division, 18-30 age division, 30-55 age division, and a senior division. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to come out and ride. 

You can sign up for the Mountain Biking Club by visiting www.roanokecanal.com and filling out the online sign up form, or by picking up a sign up form at the museum during normal hours, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm.

Don't forget about our "Music of the 1960's" lecture coming up on April 19th with Christopher Wright from Halifax Community College. It starts at 6:30pm, and admission is $4 for the general public, $3 for friends of the canal. Reserve your seat by calling 537-2769.

As always, planning for "Roanoke Valley in the 1960's" is still ongoing. We are really excited to see everything come together and hope you will join us for what promises to be a fun time. Come out on May 12th, 13th, and 14th for all the festivities. Our official Roanoke Valley in the 1960's t-shirts are now on sale. They are $12 each and can be purchased at the Museum. All Access Passes can be purchased at the Museum, and now at the Daily Herald office as well. At $10 each, they are a great deal and get you into all 3 days of the event. You can get individual passes to each event for $5 each.

1960's music sneek peek

"Roanoke Valley in the 1960's" is just a little over a month away. We are really excited, and wanted to share some of the great acts that will be performing at our concert on the 14th! We will have "The Redublic", a great band right out of Roanoke Rapids. Also performing will be "The What", another local band made up of students from Roanoke Rapids High School. A free preview of "The What" can be found right here on "countdown to the 1960's" with Lance Jenkins. Alan Stallings will be performing the music of Roy Orbison, and we will have the Roanoke Valley's very own Aretha Franklin! Come out and see these acts and other great local bands! The concert will be May 14th, and you can get your tickets now by visiting the Roanoke Canal Museum, or calling us at (252) 537-2769. All access passes, which include admission to the exhibit opening, documentary premier, and concert, are only $10 each. Individual tickets to each event cost $5 each.

In other news, the Mountain Biking Club is set to start riding again on Thursday, April 14th, at 5:30pm.

The club will feature a points system where bikers can compete for monthly prizes. Riders who ride every Thursday, the official club riding day, will receive double points for each mile ridden. Mountain Biking Club members who ride on their own can earn points for each mile they ride, too. Those who ride on their own simply report their miles ridden at the museum, and the points are logged there. At the conclusion of each month, points will be tallied and those in each division who have ridden the most will be rewarded with prizes. There will be a 5-12 age division, 13-17 age division, 18-30 age division, 30-55 age division, and a senior division. One person in each division will be rewarded each month for the most points accrued. The club is a great way to get out and get some exercise, and all ages and skill levels are encouraged to ride. If you're just starting to ride or are a pro, we want to see you!

On Saturday and Sunday, April 16th and 17th, join us for a walk on the trail with Dr. Riddick and Alice Ricks. This tour is specifically designed for wildflower lovers, and will focus on the flowers along the trail. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling the museum at (252) 537-2769.

Last but certainly not least is our upcoming lecture, "Music of the 1960's", presented by Christopher Wright, humanities professor at Halifax Community College. This will be a great lead in to "Roanoke Valley in the 1960's". Admission is $4 to the general public, $3 for members of the Friends of the Canal. Ask how you can join the Friends of the Canal and reserve your seat today by calling (252) 537-2769.

The warmer weather means it's a great time to get out and enjoy the trail. With over 7 miles to walk, run, or bike, it's the perfect way to get out and enjoy the sights and resources we have right here in the Roanoke Valley.