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.

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Donate to the Schuylkill River Heritage Area!

Your donation helps support the Schuylkill River Trail, the river, and the region. Donate now!

Schuylkill River Sojourn: Last Week to Register! First 3 days full.

The 14th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn will be held from June 2-8. Registration closes on May 18th. The first three days are full! Learn more.

River of Revolutions Interpretive Center Opening Soon in our Pottstown offices!!

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

Popular Pedal & Paddle Program Returns!

Take a guided bike ride to Morlatton Village and return to Pottstown via kayak. Four events planned this summer, beginning June 30. Learn more

2012 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant Round Open

Grants are available for projects that improve water quality and quantity in the Schuylkill River watershed. Click here for application and guidelines.

Schuylkill River Trail Maps Now Available

2011 Map

We now have updated maps of the Schuylkill River Trail available at our Schuylkill River Heritage Area Gateway Centers. Click here for map locations.

Heritage Towns and Tours Toolkit

Towpath TrailOur Heritage Towns and Tours initiative is helping Schuylkill River Trail communites attract trail users to downtowns and attractions. We now have the Heritage Towns and Tours Toolkit available on DVD, with detailed information on creating a Heritage Action Plan. Learn more.

Borrow a Bike Schuylkill Bike!

Logo for Bike SchuylkillBike Schuylkill is a completely free bike share program now available in Pottstown, Phoenixville and Hamburg. Learn more

Heritage Area Board Adopts Resolution on Marcellus Shale Drilling

Read the Schuylkill River Heritage Area's resolution here.

Along the Schuylkill River

Cover image of Along the Schuylkill River Along the Schuylkill River, published by Arcadia and authored by Laura Catalano and Kurt D. Zwikl, is now available.
Click here for more information.

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

Visitors to the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area can docmument their visit with a National Park Service Passport cancellation stamp, available at our Pottstown headquarters. Learn more about the passport program.

Schuylkill River Links:

Schuylkill River Trail Website

We now have a website dedicated exclusively to the Schuylkill River Trail! To view maps, find status updates and learn more about the trail visit www.schuylkillrivertrail.com.

Schuylkill Action Network Website

logo for Schuylkill Action NetworkFocused on protecting Schuylkill River waters, SAN's web page includes data about the Schuylkill River, watershed maps and projects the Network sponsors.
Click here for more information.

Schuylkillriver.org Named A Top Website

Top National Heritage WebsitesSchuylkillriver.org was recently selected as a top national heritage website! Check it out.

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