At The Water's Edge: Working and living along the Delaware River!

While only 326 miles in length – considerably shorter than other nearby rivers – the Delaware River might be small, but it is mighty. Home to millions of people for centuries, this waterway is the most significant geographic feature along the eastern seaboard. In At the Water’s Edge,learn about the people who lived and worked here, from sailors to ironworkers, to canal boatmen to newly arrived immigrants seeking economic and religious freedom. Curated with artifacts and artwork that haven’t been seen before by the public, this exhibit allows visitors of all ages to embark on their own journey of defining the importance of the Delaware River steps from the water’s edge.