Canoemobile visits this  Saturday, October 5th
Canoe with Susquehanna NHA and Wilderness Inquiry this  Saturday, October 5th between 8:30 AM and 2 PM . This free session is  open to the public so people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can paddle in the canoes, learn about canoe and water safety, and discover the Susquehanna from a new perspective. Stay for Bridge Bust where you'll find tons of homemade goods, crafts, and food! 

The State Museum of Pennsylvania has generously loaned their recreated dugout canoe as well. Drop into our exhibit hall to see the recreated dugout canoe and the tools used to make it. 

Intern Impacts Heritage Area 
through Pollinator Projects

In 2018-2019, Susquehanna NHA mentored Chesapeake Conservation Corps Member Amy Kochel. Amy's passion for rivers, streams, and the bugs that live in them offered many project options. She chose to work with York Academy Regional Charter School to create a pollinator garden at the school. She also created a pollinator garden at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage. We thank Amy for her hard work and great impact on our Heritage Area. We were proud to mentor her through the process. 

Haunted Happenings  in 
our Heritage Area!





Fall Fun returns to Columbia Crossing!

Drop in to Columbia Crossing on Saturday, October 26th
between 10:30 and 3:00 for Pumpkin Painting! Unleash your creativity and paint a pumpkin to take home and celebrate fall on the river. We'll have all the pumpkins, paint, glitter and supplies you need to get creative! 

This event is for all ages. Suggested donation of $2 per person/pumpkin.

Extraordinary Give for the River
Friday, November 22nd

Each year Susquehanna NHA welcomes thousands of visitors to the region, introduces hundreds of kids to the river, and offers dozens of programs to our community. We can't do it without your support. On Friday, November 22nd, you will have just 24 hours to donate to Susquehanna National Heritage Area. The more donations Susquehanna NHA receives, the farther it's stretched by the Lancaster County Community Foundation. It's a great opportunity for every dollar you donate to make an  extra impact on the river. Remember the Extraordinary Give is entirely  ONLINE so the best way to share is online and via email!

Guided Marietta Bicycle Experience
Enjoy the sights of Lancaster County's Northwest River Trail on a 2-hour bike tour on Wednesday, October 16th in the company of a local guide from Susquehanna NHA.  In addition to cycling the river trail, you'll enjoy a ride through Marietta, where your guide will point out historic buildings. You'll hear about what has made Marietta a unique riverside community for over 200 years. $10 for adults, $8 for seniors. Online registration is available. 

In This Issue
Quick Links
233 Years Later
The Great Pumpkin Flood
 On October 5th, 1786, heavy rain fall caused flooding along the Susquehanna River. The water rose 6-10 feet in the course of the day. When it did the water washed away crops. The most visible of which was the pumpkins floating down the river in the days following the flood. 
Rent Our Facilities
Host your next family or business event at Columbia Crossing or the Zimmerman Center. All rentals support our important work along the River. 

Visitor Center Hours

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10 am to 4 pm

Tuesday through Saturday
10 am to 4 pm
Sunday
12 pm to 4 pm

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