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Become a Member
Your membership funds the towpath, the restoration projects, and the community events that bring Lock 60 to life.
Why Join?
Be part of something historic
The SCA is a community of volunteers and supporters dedicated to preserving the Schuylkill Canal for the 25,000 people who visit each year and for the generations to come. Membership is the most direct way to support that mission.
All contributions are tax-deductible. The SCA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A copy of the SCA's official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999 (toll-free in PA).
Membership Levels
Choose your level
Annual membership, billed automatically each year. Cancel any time from your dashboard.
Level 1
SCA Friend
Show your support for the historic Schuylkill Canal.
- SCA e-newsletter
- Invitations to member events
- Satisfaction of supporting canal preservation
Level 2
Mule Tender
Help keep the towpath moving, just like the mules of old.
- All SCA Friend benefits
- Canal Association decal
Level 3
Locktender
Guard the gates like the locktenders who kept the canal running.
- All Mule Tender benefits
- Exclusive Lock 60 postcard
Level 4
Boat Captain
Take the helm and lead the way for canal preservation.
- All Locktender benefits
- SCA hat
- Recognition in the annual newsletter
Level 5
Barge Owner
Own a piece of canal history with our highest membership level.
- All Boat Captain benefits
- SCA t-shirt
- Name listed on the SCA website
- Two free Canal Day admissions
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All Members Receive
Membership benefits
SCA Newsletter
Quarterly updates on restoration, events, and canal history.
Member Events
Invitations to members-only events and behind-the-scenes tours.
Canal Stewardship
Direct impact on towpath maintenance and habitat restoration.
Living History
Help preserve a site on the National Register of Historic Places for future generations.
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Prefer to make a gift?
One-time and recurring donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and fully tax-deductible. Every dollar goes directly to canal preservation.
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