10/25/2026
People often ask us at the Canal Society of NJ why we don’t have a mule-driven canal boat ride. While we point out that our electric-powered pontoon boat is enough work for us to run and maintain, we also refer them to our friends at the National Canal Museum in Easton , PA, who over the years have taken on the enormous responsibility of caring for a team of mules named Hank and George, who pull their canal boat, the Josiah White II, on the Lehigh Canal.
After 20 years of service, Hank and George will enjoy a well-earned retirement in Maryland. The Canal Society wishes Hank and George the best in their retirement, and thanks both them and the National Canal Museum for the history and enjoyment that has been provided over the years!
