On Sept. 13, the Lambertville Historical Society, along with the New Hope Historical Society and the Inn at Lambertville Station, will celebrate 200 years of the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge.
The original covered bridge that opened on Sept. 12, 1814, significantly eased access to both sides of the river and has gone through several incarnations resulting in the bridge in use today.
While originally constructed and run as a toll bridge by private concerns, it is now maintained by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
The festivities will be held at the newly renovated Lambertville Station Inn Riverside Ballroom from 1-3:30 p.m. and will include photo displays, a film and walking tours of the fascinating history of the iconic bridge (every 30 minutes beginning at 1:30).
Other related activities will include historian-guided SPLASH steamboat tours ($5) on the hour and half hour between noon and 5 p.m. and river sports exhibitions along the Delaware.
The Historical Society is headquartered in and maintains the James Marshall House Museum at 60 Bridge St. It is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of October from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.
A guided walking tour of Lambertville is available on the first Sunday of the month through October leaving the Marshall House at 2 p.m. (free but donations are appreciated).
The Lambertville Historical Society promotes, inspires and encourages the preservation and appreciation of Lambertville’s architecture and history through education, community involvement, and preserving and maintaining the James Marshall Museum.
Call 609-397-0770 or visit www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org for more information.
