Mission Statement:

 Now celebrating our 40th year, the purpose of the D & H Canal Historical Society is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, particularly in Ulster County. The Society fulfills its mission by:

- Operating its museum in High Falls and maintaining the Five Locks Walk, a National Historic Landmark

- Preserving the canal locks and environs, and canal-related documents, printed material,pictures and artifacts

- Educating its members and the general public by through lectures, tours, publications and programs

- Conducting and facilitating ongoing research

- Acquiring real and personal property to further these goals