Event Details
Canal Day returns to Montville today -- Saturday—April 18 —inviting residents to step back in time and experience the township’s historic Morris Canal firsthand.
The event will take place along the canal on Macculloch Drive, a key site in Montville’s 19th-century growth. Visitors can walk the historic towpath, imagine the mules and canal crews at work, and see how the canal influenced both the township and the surrounding region.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, April 18 (rain date: April 19), 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Canal area along Macculloch Drive, Montville, NJ
Parking: Available at 2 Changebridge Road. Event volunteers will direct you to the path leading to the event site. Handicap parking is available on Macculloch Drive.
Event Highlights Include:
- Opening ceremony with VFW Color Guard and National Anthem performance by Montville Township High School student Giuliana Panico
- Historical presentations on the canal’s story and engineering
- Remarks from local, county, and state dignitaries
- Live period-specific music by The Vintage Melody Band
- Multiple food trucks offering a variety of food and beverages
- Guided bus tours of historic canal sites by O'Dowd’s Transportation
- Games of Yesteryear, including Cup and Ball, Quoits, Games of Graces, and Hoop and Stick
- Interactive experiences via Montville’s mobile museum
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family outing, Canal Day offers a unique way to celebrate Montville’s rich heritage and its role in American history.
We hope to see you there!