Get on board with the Wabash & Erie Canal! Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring Wabash & Erie Canal Park to life? Join us at the 2026 Volunteer Fair and get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and skills that make this historic site thrive. This event will take place at the...
Join us at Wabash & Erie Canal Park at 2:30pm, April 18 and see blooming spring wildflowers. Perhaps Wild Ginger and May Apples will be in their blooming prime, while some wildflowers like Dutchman’s Breeches may still be blooming. The photo above shows White Trout Lilies blooming in a sea of their own leaves. We...
Description: Indigo was used for more than 6,000 years across the world and in Colonial America. Some plantations grew Indigo during the Colonial period. Students will learn to prepare wool yarn for dyeing. They will learn to prepare the indigo dye bath and dye the wool yarn. The Indigo dyeing technique is completely different than...
Description: Make your own Market Basket with handle sizes and color accents to vary. When: Saturday, May 9, 9:00AM - 3:00PM with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch) Skill Level: Beginner, class is open for students ages 18+ Instructor: Bev Larson. Bev has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. She loves to...
Description: Make a needle felted blue bird which is approximately 5 inches in size. The blue bird can be used as an ornament or set in a house plant. When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM - 12:00PM Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a fiber fest Karen got instructions for wool felting and has enjoyed...
Description: Students will make a small pine needle bowl approximately 6” diameter x 5” height with lid out of White Pine Needles to take home. Great as a decoration or to hold a treasure. When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM - 2:00PM, and students may stay later to complete their projects. Instructor: Linda Cooper started making pine...
Description: This class is designed for those students who would like to learn the basics of spinning fiber into yarn. Students will learn to draft the wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. Near the end of the class, the students will get to try spinning on a traditional spinning wheel....
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful useful broom. When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00AM - 1:00PM Instructor: Bev Larson. In 2009 Bev added broom making to her weaving experience and it too is now a passion. In 2016 she received the honor of being named an Indiana Artisan by the...
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 House, and explore the Pioneer Village. Canal Season is your chance to have a blast and learn as you enjoy all that Canal Park offers....
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Opening Day 2026. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Opening Day 2026. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Join your guide David McCain for a scenic and informative walk through Canal Park and to the newest exhibits under construction, the Delphi Bayou. This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of Wabash & Erie Canal Park, and all ages are invited to participate. There is some uneven terrain, but the walk is...