The Historic Franklin Inn - 1756

10/02/2026

⭐️The proposed Changes to SECTION 106 would cause unregulated and irresponsible OVERDEVELOPMENT IN NJ TO EXPLODE that would be DEVASTATING to our communities.⭐️Please join the BIPARTISAN voices that oppose these changes by reaching out to your Congressperson 💪💪🏽💪🏿💪🏻💪🏾💪🏼❤️

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TAKE ACTION: HELP PROTECT SECTION 106

Preservation New Jersey is joining preservation advocates across the country in urging Congress to oppose proposed changes to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

For decades, Section 106 has provided a critical process for ensuring that the effects of federally funded, licensed, or approved projects on historic properties are considered before decisions are finalized. It also provides opportunities for State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal nations, local communities, preservation organizations, and the public to participate in that review process.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted in July to move forward with proposed revisions to the Section 106 regulations. A bipartisan, bicameral effort is now underway in Congress expressing opposition to the proposal and urging the ACHP to reconsider.

According to the congressional letter and Preservation Action, concerns with the proposed revisions include changes that could reduce opportunities for consultation and public participation, alter how adverse effects are considered, and change how historic properties are treated within the federal review process.

📣 We need preservation advocates to speak up.

Contact your U.S. Representative and Senators and ask them to join the bipartisan congressional letter opposing the proposed Section 106 changes.

In the House, the effort is being led by a bipartisan group including Reps. Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). In the Senate, the letter is being circulated by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM).

🏛️ Historic preservation depends on having a meaningful voice when federal actions affect the places that tell our shared stories.

Learn more and use Preservation Action's Action Alert to contact your members of Congress today:
https://preservationaction.org/bipartisan-section-106-letter-alert/

Speak up. Contact Congress. Help protect Section 106.

09/13/2026

⭐️Join the CHALLENGE happening NOW!⭐️5 Restored D&R Canal Houses are open today and our Friends at D&R Canal Watch challenge you to visit and get your "passport" stamped at each one! ⭐️ AND, while you are at the East Millstone Canal House, check out the display about the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead (1756) on the porch and join our email list to follow out restoration journey!😍

09/12/2026

⭐️This Sunday, September 13--CHALLENGE YOURSELF--to visit 5 beautiful and historic Canal HOuses that will ALL be open for ONE DAY!⭐️And, when you are visiting the East Millstone Canal House & Bridgetender Station--meet the folks working to save the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead Association and learn more about the historic Franklin Inn (1756)!⭐️
https://www.canalwatch.org/events/?event=456

Join us for upcoming events Discover the beauty of Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park through our exciting events and Stay connected with us to get updates on future events and initiatives What is the Purpose of Canal Watch To protect, maintain, and promote the recreational, historical, aesthetic,....

09/08/2026

⭐️We wish you a HAPPY & SAFE Labor Day!💪💪🏾💪🏼💪🏿💪🏻💪🏼🦾🇺🇸

09/03/2026

⭐️📚From the 1990s to 2009, the Franklin Inn Used Bookstore's Lois Howe Reading Room was full of rare and antique books about local NJ History!⭐️📖Today, The Lois Howe Room is empty and in urgent need of restoration, but we are working hard to restore the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead so that it is every bit as loveable as the Franklin Inn Used Bookstore📚❤️
👉 If YOU would like to help, donate, volunteer, follow our progress, scan the QR in the image or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/franklin_inn_van_liew_home 👍❤️

08/29/2026

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🏡SOME historic sites in the D&R Canal Park are preserved, but many more are deteriorating...🌳Tell the D&R Canal Commission that you would like to see these beautiful historic sites PRESERVED and REPURPOSED as much needed park AMENITIES such as restrooms with running water and overnight accommodations and small businesses such as ice cream ships and bike repair shops!🚴🏾‍♂️🚣🏻Let's keep the D&R Canal Park NATURAL and HISTORIC!🥰

08/20/2026

⭐️And... VISIT THE FRANKLIN INN when you visit the beautiful East Millstone Canal House during the CANAL HOUSE CHALLENGE!⭐️

08/17/2026

⭐️If you have a favorite cause, do not wait to get involved!⭐️A few hours a month is often all that is needed to make a HUGE difference that will be very appreciated💛 Scan the QR or the link in the comments to learn more about the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead and how you can help to save it💛

07/16/2026

⭐️Would you like updates on our efforts to SAVE THE FRANKLIN INN or to be contacted when we occasionally need volunteers?⭐️Join our email list!⭐️We only send emails or have need for volunteers a few times a year, but your interest means a lot to us🥰
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRM38pN8n031b_8VK9hiZmr6V9Jp4XFfmrzkCxRfrkBmzU4A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114952423810884966305

We will not email often, but we would love to share information with anyone who is interested in: updates about our progress in rescuing and restoring the Franklin Inn-Van Liew Homestead (1756) [FIVLH] news and information about the FIVLH and its history events opportunities to volunteer when we can...