Lloyd Historical Society 
Upcoming Program

Monday, May 1, 2023

“WOMEN AND THE D&H CANAL”
Presented by BILL MERCHANT

The Delaware & Hudson Canal was an important industrial enterprise in 19th century America, marketing Pennsylvania anthracite coal through its Canal and later its extensive railroad network. It relied on the labor of marginalized peoples-immigrants, women, children and people of color-to construct and operate its Canal.  Historian Bill Merchant has conducted extensive research on the plight of the many marginalized peoples who comprised the vast majority of the workforce.  Although women are the most ignored by history, this presentation relates how women contributed to its immense success, using stories from primary sources and many period images.
Monday, May 1, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Highland Public Library
14 Elting Place
Highland NY  12528
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The location for the May 1, 2023 speaker event has been changed to the Highland Public Library at 14 Elting Place, Highland, NY due to the fact that there was a flood at the Vineyard Commons Theater.  The program will still be at 7:00 p.m. and the speaker will still be Bill Merchant.
If any of you are in contact with our members; please be sure to tell them about this change.