Welcome
The purpose of this blog is to document the construction of a new batteau and the execution of our ambitious plan to retrace the intended James River and Kanawah Canal line. We are undertaking this task in commemoration of the Bi-Centennial of Chief Justice John Marshall's 1812 river survey, which explored a critical transportion corridor still in use today. This is our tribute to the bold men whose steadfast resolve to establish commercial links across the rugged and unforgiving Appalachian Mountains helped make this Nation what it is today.
Please Visit:
www.vacanals.org for more information regarding the James River Batteau Festival and the Virginia Canals & Navigations Society. Without these institutions, this expedition would not be possible.Categories
Search
Archives
Daily Archives: April 6, 2012
People on the river are happy to give
This morning we woke up with the sun, heated water for oatmeal, cleaned the boat and set off with the ambition to make about twenty miles to Cartersville. We were motivated by the promise of a hot dinner waiting for us provided … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
The Launch
After writing this post yesterday evening on the river we lost internet before we were able to post. After months of paperwork, long hard hours building and planning we have finally begun our journey. Yesterday was full of last minute errands, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment