Flames Across the Susquehanna Boat Tour
June 11, 2026
Explore the Susquehanna's Civil War history aboard the Chief Uncas!
Take in the spectacular river views as SNHA guides you on a journey to view the stone piers that once held the world’s longest wooden covered bridge that was burned to prevent the Confederate militia from crossing. Discover the story of the night flames stretched across the Susquehanna as the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge burned on June 28, 1863.
Tours depart from the Zimmerman Center for Heritage dock Thursday - Sunday for a limited time. View the schedule to see daily tour offerings. Due to tour popularity, advance reservations are recommended.
What's included
Built in 1912 for beer tycoon Adolphus Busch, this electric-powered launch cruised Otsego Lake, the headwaters of the Susquehanna, for over 100 years. Today the Chief Uncas cruises the Susquehanna 400 miles downstream as the flagship for SNHA’s River Discovery Tours! This elegant 112-year-old electric powered motor yacht allows you to step back in time on this one of a kind boat tour!
Ticket Cost
Tickets cost $24 for adults and $12 for youth (ages 5 to 17).
If you are 65 or older take advantage of the senior discount by purchasing a senior ticket for $22. Children under 5 years old are $5.
The cost of each ticket goes directly toward care, maintenance, storage, and tour operations of the Chief Uncas.
Admission
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, June 11
- Friday, June 12
- Saturday, June 13
- Sunday, June 14
- Thursday, June 18
- Friday, June 19
- Saturday, June 20
- Sunday, June 21
- Thursday, June 25
- Friday, June 26
- Saturday, June 27
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