Wabash & Erie Canal Park

06/04/2026

THIS SATURDAY (1-4PM), June 6, is Pioneer Village Day for Canal Season Saturdays 2026, and you're invited!

Canal boat rides will take place at 1:30 and 2:30, you can tour the interactive Canal Museum and the restored Reed Case House. Plus, there will be a narrated nature walk at 2:30!

As an added bonus, we will celebrate the dedication of the 1830 Deer-Crone Cabin at 2:00. Join us to mark the newest addition to this incredible historic space.

Saturday's spotlight is on the PIONEER VILLAGE and the artisans who make it a great place to experience 1850's life and historic trades. The Pioneer Village is FREE to explore, with lots of activities for all ages to enjoy.

Act fast! Tickets can be purchased at https://wabashanderiecanal.org/event/canalseason060626/, but sales are IN-PERSON ONLY after close of business Friday. We hope to see you soon at Wabash & Erie Canal Park!

05/29/2026

Canal Season Saturdays 2026 continue TOMORROW, May 30! Join us from 1-4PM at Canal Park in Delphi for...
➡️Canal boat rides (dock departures at 1:30 and 2:30)
➡️Pioneer Village visits
➡️Reed Case House historic home tours
➡️Hands-on history in the interactive Canal Museum
➡️Miles of trails to explore and outdoor space to play
➡️...and more!

You can purchase tickets at the park tomorrow, or you can still grab them online until the office closes today: https://wabashanderiecanal.org/event/canalseason053026/

NOTE: After 4PM Friday, the website will indicate tickets are "unavailable" (for online sales), but tickets will still be available in person. We'll have seats ready for you, so come join us for an Indiana history experience!

Visit Wabash & Erie Canal Park for an engaging Indiana history experience! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case...

05/21/2026

The wait is over: Canal Season Saturdays 2026 are here! ⌛

This is your chance to enjoy the full canal experience at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi. Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village fun, playboat, trails, are all FREE!

EVERY SATURDAY through September 12 from 1-4pm, you can...
▶ See historic trades and crafts in action in the Pioneer Village
▶ Ride aboard the canal boat (at 1:30 or 2:30, ticket required)
▶ Play and learn in the hands-on Wabash & Erie Canal Museum (ticket required)
▶ Tour the elegant 1844 Reed Case House (ticket required)
▶ Hike historic trails along the canal corridor
▶ Create your own adventures aboard the canal playboat

Tickets may be purchased at the front desk on the day of your visit (pending availability), OR you can get tickets in advance at: https://wabashanderiecanal.org/

05/20/2026

🚨OPENING DAY FUN AT CANAL PARK🚨

There is going to be so much to enjoy and experience THIS SATURDAY, May 23 in Delphi at Wabash & Erie Canal Park from 1-4PM. Canal Season Saturdays 2026 are finally upon us!

✅ Ride the canal boat at 1:30 or 2:30
✅ Visit the interactive Canal Museum
✅ Tour the restored 1844 Reed Case House
✅ Explore the Pioneer Village (FREE)
✅ Play on the canal boat playground
✅ Stroll along the trails with a guided walk at 2:30
✅ Check out plein air artistry on display

Tickets 🎟
Canal boat tickets are $12 (ages 13+) or $6 (ages 12-under)
Museum tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Reed Case House tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Combo Tickets (all the above attractions) are $20 (ages 13+) or $7 (ages 12-under)

If you can't join us this week, no problem! You can visit ANY SATURDAY AFTERNOON through September 12 and enjoy the same Indiana history experience!

05/08/2026

Thanks for visiting today, Landis Elementary! It’s always a pleasure to host a fellow canal town!

05/08/2026

School tours are in full swing at Wabash & Erie Canal Park! 📚

This week we hosted Delphi Elementary School for their Pioneer Day field trip, a tradition that dates back many years. Thanks to collaboration with the amazing educators at Delphi Elementary, we provide a full day, hands-on history experience, and students enjoy memories to last a lifetime. During the day, students try a variety of historic trades, including candle-making, weaving, leather-stamping, and much more.

These special moments are made possible by the donors and sponsors who support Canal Park and help us keep the facilities preserved and looking their best. Thank you to all those who make these educational, fun moments happen! 👏

04/18/2026

Today is the day to get connected at the Volunteer Fair 2026! If you want to make an impact in the community while having a great time with friends, stop by and see us at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi anytime from 1-3pm TODAY (Saturday, April 18).

04/16/2026

Announcing a NEW event series: Nature Walks at Wabash & Erie Canal Park!

There is an abundance of historical and ecological treasures along the 6+ miles of trails at Wabash & Erie Canal Park, and we want you to know more about them! These monthly walks are free to the public, open to all ages and skills, and mostly on flat terrain and crushed stone trails. The length ranges from less than a mile to nearly two miles, but you can join for whatever duration makes sense for you.

These walks will be led by Canal Park's knowledgeable and welcoming volunteers. Check out the schedule for the year, or you can get more information on our website: https://wabashanderiecanal.org/series/nature-walks-2026/

04/15/2026

The Canal Society of Indiana will be hosting an exciting day of learning and exploration on April 25 at the Historic Forks of the Wabash Park in Huntington, and you're invited!

The day will begin as early as 10:00am, with self-guided tours available through noon, with helpful docents present. You can enjoy a lunch at one of the local dining establishments, or you can come for the program schedule starting at 12:30pm.

The symposium will invite guests to learn more about Indiana's canals and to consider how they fit into the 250-year history of our nation.

This event is free to attend, but please register in advance! To register, please send a quick email to [email protected] with the names of those attending by April 18.

See below for the sessions, and reserve your place today!

➡12:45: "The Western Waters: Nature, Culture, and Improvement in the Upper Wabash River Watershed 1784-1845," Dr. Jeffrey Webb, Chair of History & Political Science, Huntington University
➡1:45: "The Irish War at Lagro," Alec Guenin, Wabash County Historian
➡2:45: "Expanding Indiana's Canal Heritage," panel discussion hosted by Bob Schmidt, with representatives from Delphi, Lagro, Metamora, and more.
➡4:00: Optional excursion: Exploring Lock 10 at the Forks with Lowell Griffin

04/14/2026

IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE for Volunteer Camp Host! 🏕

If you enjoy working with people and are interested in serving as a volunteer camp host at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi, Indiana this spring and summer, we would love to connect with you.

What you receive: 1) a free RV site to reside, including 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer connections, 2) fulfilling and meaningful opportunities to serve the community, 3) a scenic, peaceful place to enjoy through June 30!

What we are looking for: 1) an individual or couple who can welcome incoming campers and help steward Canal Park's facilities and policies, 2) someone who is willing to collaborate with the team on a variety of potential needs, including light custodial services, using a web-based booking calendar system, and 3) someone who will be able to live on site full-time for at least May and June.

If interested, please contact Mike at [email protected], and we look forward to hearing from you!