Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area

With the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attractions. Visitors can shadow the birth of our nation from the fabled landmarks of Philadelphia to the huts and hollows of Valley Forge. Upstream you'll find a wealth of historic places, quaint river towns, parks and access to the river and trails. Learn more about us.

Visit our Schuylkill River Trail Website to explore the region by trail!

Events:

There's always something new to discover. Let the river - and this website - be your guide.

May 25, 2013	Daniel Boone Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk

May 31, 2013 - Jun 7, 2013	15th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn

Jun 1-30, 2013	National Trails Day Drawing

Jun 1-2, 2013	Homefront 1863 at Hopewell Furnace

Jun 8, 2013	Benjamin Franklin Visits Pottsgrove Manor

Jun 15, 2013	Evening on the Green at Daniel Boone Homestead

Jun 21, 2013	Summer Solstice with Lower Merion Conservancy

Featured Destinations
River of Revolutions Interpretive Ctr	Audubon Center at Mill Grove	Morris Arboretum

Featured Activities
Paddling	Biking	Horseback Riding

Schuylkill River Links:

Schuylkill River Trail Website

This website, dedicated exclusively to the Schuylkill River Trail, includes maps, status updates and more www.schuylkillrivertrail.com.

Borrow a Bike!

Logo for Bike Schuylkill Bike Pottstown & Bike Schuylkill are free bike share programs in Pottstown, Phoenixville and Hamburg.

The Circuit

Visiit the official website of Greater Philadelphia's Regional Trail Network.

Schuylkill Action Network (SAN)

logo for Schuylkill Action Network SAN focuses on protecting Schuylkill River waters.
Visit SAN's Website

Schuylkillriver.org Honored

Schuylkillriver.org has been named a top national heritage website! Check it out.

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News and Information:

15th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn, June 1-7. Registration Now Open!

Pedal and Paddles Begin May 11!

Our popular Pedal and Paddle events are back this year, with a total of 5 planned from May through September. Learn more.

Bike Pottstown's FREE Give-Aways

Find out how you can get a free water bottle just by trying our Bike Share bikes and a free backpack by using the bikes 10 times! Starts May 1. Learn more.

Donate to Schuylkill River Heritage Area

Your donation helps support the Schuylkill River Trail, the river, and the region. Click here to learn about membership opportunities. Or, find out about our Endowment Fund here.

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Receive newsletters, event invites and periodic emails about our projects and programs. Sign up here.

Volunteer on the Schuylkill River Trail

The Schuylkill River Heritage Area owns and operates 28 miles of the Schuylkill River Trail in Berks and Schuylkill Counties. We rely on volunteers for maintenance and upkeep. Find out how you can help.

Read the Schuylkill River Heritage Area Blog!

This Blog highlights events happening in the Schuylkill River region, places to visit and projects and programs of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area. Read the blog.

Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grants

The 2013 Grant Round is now open for projects that improve water quality in the Schuylkill River watershed.Learn more.

Look for the Schuylkill River Heritage Area Short-Form Documentary on Public TV

Keep an eye out for a 6-minute short-form documentary about the Heritage Area that will air on public TV stations nationwide between regular programming throughout 2013. Learn more and watch the video.

River of Revolutions Interpretive Center Now Open in our Pottstown offices!!

Learn about the role the Schuylkill River played through history in this brand new, interactive interpretive center. Learn more.

Schuylkill River Trail Bike Tour Series

Our fall Rails to River Towns Ride was a great success! Our next bike tour, called Cycles and Cemeteries, will be held in September 2013. Learn more.

Heritage Towns and Tours Toolkit

Our Heritage Towns and Tours initiative assists Schuylkill River Trail communities in attracting trail users to downtowns and attractions. Learn more.

MCCC and SRHA Partner to Build Academic and Heritage Center

Click here to learn about our unique partnership with Montgomery County Community College and the proposed Schuylkill River Academic and Heritage Center.

National Park Passport Stamps Available from Schuylkill River Heritage Area offices

Visiting Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area? Document your visit with a National Park Service Passport cancellation stamp, available at our Pottstown headquarters.