This is your chance to get a group together and explore Delphi's historic trails! All trails will be open to the public from dawn to dusk. Try and hike them all! Visit our Trails Page to explore your options. If you're looking for a narrated experience, you can enjoy a guided nature walk with one...
Join the fun with our merriest event of the year! Whether you're shopping for Christmas, making family memories, or engaging with Indiana history, we have something for you! Get in the holiday spirit at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi!
This event is free to the public, and includes a narrated walk along the historic trails in Delphi. Join your expert guides to learn about the many natural and historic treasures that reside along the canal route in Delphi. All ages are welcome to join. The walk will be at an easy pace on mostly...
Your community needs you! Come learn about joining the dedicated volunteer team at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi. If you are interested in serving the community, learning something new, and having a great time in the process, you won't want to miss this opportunity. There are roles for every interest and personality, and you...
Meet at the Interpretive Center at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi for an exploration of springtime treasures along our newest trail: the Woodpecker Trail! The group walk will be led by David McCain, and the walking route will begin at the Interpretive Center, heading north towards Founders Point. The group will see a...
Help us make Canal Park look its best before Canal Season opens! This is a volunteer opportunity open to all ages, skills, and interests. Meet at the Speece Picnic Shelter in the center of the Pioneer Village at 9AM, and join a work crew for a variety of tasks in Canal Park and its trail...
Description: Make a needle felted lamb approximately 4.5 inches. The lamb can be free standing or as an ornament. When: Saturday May 17, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a Fiber Fest, Karen got instructions for wool felting and has enjoyed creating different items ever since. She has many wool...
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a Shaving Horse and low work bench using historic and modern tools and methods. Learn what different styles of shaving horses were once used and make a convertible base that will accept the different types. Students will be able to pick one design that fits on the convertible...
Description: Learn weaving by making either 4 coasters or 2 coasters and a small runner on a rigid heddle loom. Finish projects with a hemstitch. When: Saturday May 17, 10:00AM – 3:00PM (bring your own lunch). Instructors: Instructors are members of Weaving Guild. The Weaving Guild has existed for 40 years. Jan Young, wove hot...
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful round broom with turnover tops. When: Friday, May 23, 9:00AM – 12:00PM 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...
Description: Students will learn to draft wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. The end of the class will be an introduction to using the spinning wheel. Drop spindle and extra wool will be sent home for continued practice. When: Saturday May 24, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth fell...
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....