Canal's Harvest Festival Research Paper

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Hundreds of people came out to Canal Park Saturday to get a taste of the new history in Delphi.

The annual Wabash and Erie Canal's Harvest Festival had a new addition this year.

The family friendly event transported visitors back to the 1800's with a number of different crafts like wood working and basket weaving.

This year's festivities included the dedication of a historic 1800's train depot building.

The building was recently restored by Wabash and Erie Canal Association.

Association President Dan McCain says he wants people to come and enjoy the area.

"If you have an interest in some particular part of our canal story go out and look art it," said McCain. "Go out on the trails. We've got 10 miles of trails. We got a long way

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