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The Delaware Valley encompasses the length and breath of the Delaware Canal. Earlier agricultural and small commercial town settlements by Quakers were little disturbed by the building of the Delaware Canal in the early 1800s. From Easton to canal’s end at Bristol, the landscape evolved with 19th century industry like the Grundy textile mill complex. Major impact occurred in the mid-20th century at the Fairless Steel works and in early, planned suburbia in Levittown. Transplanted coal miners from the north found work here but would return to their coal region roots for celebrations, holidays and retirement.
Alongside this transition of landscape came an ethic of Stewardship. With community pride comes responsibility and caring for the environment and historic resources to insure future generations can enjoy the same - or better - experiences and quality of life. This presents itself in one of the strongest land conservation and historic preservation programs in the state as well as an artistic movement that celebrates the land.
