Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Sit & Stitch

Get your creativity flowing with our Sit and Stitch Program.  Sit with a ranger as we weave our way through the history of women's textiles on the canal and beyond! Learn about the cultural importance of textiles and how it has sewn into the very fabric of American hist......More

Get your creativity flowing with our Sit and Stitch Program.  Sit with a ranger as we weave our way through the history of women's textiles on the canal and beyond! Learn about the cultural importance of textiles and how it has sewn into the very fabric of American history. Pick up a new skill, refresh your old knowledge with our provided supplies, or even pull up a chair and bring your own project work to on!The program will take place at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.

George Washington's Other American Revolution: The Patowmack Canal Company

After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to lear......More

After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to learn more about George Washington’s life, explore his dream of a canal system along the Potomac River, and discover how that vision helped to shape American expansion and commerce for over a century.

Critter Combos: Mules and Other Hybrid Animals

Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C& O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents just like many other animals. Visit with......More

Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C& O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents just like many other animals. Visit with a park ranger to learn about hybrid animals what they are and their animals superpowers. You can even create your own hybrid animals!

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Williamsport Launch Boat Tour

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first......More

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first served, day of tour. Ticket sign-up opens at the visitor center one hour prior to start of tour. Tickets cannot be reserved in advanced. The tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Tour Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM.*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.  

Sign up for tickets at Cushwa Basin Visitor Center, inside the Trolley Barn205 W. Potomac St.Williamsport, MD 21795

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Music on the Canal at Great Falls

Join us for our Music on the Canal program!Musicians from the Northern Virginia Dulcimer Group will they share their interpretations of 19th century music and perform songs on a variety of historical instruments, including dulcimers, banjo, and upright bass.Stop in to l......More

Join us for our Music on the Canal program!Musicians from the Northern Virginia Dulcimer Group will they share their interpretations of 19th century music and perform songs on a variety of historical instruments, including dulcimers, banjo, and upright bass.Stop in to listen and learn about music of the canal era during your visit! Event may take place outside or indoors depending on the weather. 

Great Falls Tavern11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 2085

Williamsport Launch Boat Tour

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first......More

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first served, day of tour. Ticket sign-up opens at the visitor center one hour prior to start of tour. Tickets cannot be reserved in advanced. The tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Tour Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM.*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.  

Sign up for tickets at Cushwa Basin Visitor Center, inside the Trolley Barn205 W. Potomac St.Williamsport, MD 21795

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Abner Cloud House Tour

Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud Jr. the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C& O Canal the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business.  Tour the A......More

Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud Jr. the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C& O Canal the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business.  Tour the Abner Cloud House and learn more about early 19th century farming architecture and the people who lived and worked on the property. The three-story stone home is operated in parntership with The Colonial Dames of America and is open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Abner Cloud House is located at Fletchers Cove. Admission to Fletchers Cove and the Abner Cloud House is free.

4940 Canal Rd NW,Washington, DC 20007

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Sit & Stitch

Get your creativity flowing with our Sit and Stitch Program.  Sit with a ranger as we weave our way through the history of women's textiles on the canal and beyond! Learn about the cultural importance of textiles and how it has sewn into the very fabric of American hist......More

Get your creativity flowing with our Sit and Stitch Program.  Sit with a ranger as we weave our way through the history of women's textiles on the canal and beyond! Learn about the cultural importance of textiles and how it has sewn into the very fabric of American history. Pick up a new skill, refresh your old knowledge with our provided supplies, or even pull up a chair and bring your own project work to on!The program will take place at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.

George Washington's Other American Revolution: The Patowmack Canal Company

After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to lear......More

After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to learn more about George Washington’s life, explore his dream of a canal system along the Potomac River, and discover how that vision helped to shape American expansion and commerce for over a century.

Critter Combos: Mules and Other Hybrid Animals

Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C& O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents just like many other animals. Visit with......More

Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C& O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents just like many other animals. Visit with a park ranger to learn about hybrid animals what they are and their animals superpowers. You can even create your own hybrid animals!

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Williamsport Launch Boat Tour

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first......More

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first served, day of tour. Ticket sign-up opens at the visitor center one hour prior to start of tour. Tickets cannot be reserved in advanced. The tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Tour Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM.*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.  

Sign up for tickets at Cushwa Basin Visitor Center, inside the Trolley Barn205 W. Potomac St.Williamsport, MD 21795

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal ......More

Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C& O Canal while also examining the people trade and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation industry and daily life participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.

13 Canal StreetWestern Maryland Railway StationCumberland, MD 21502

Music on the Canal at Great Falls

Join us for our Music on the Canal program!Musicians from the Northern Virginia Dulcimer Group will they share their interpretations of 19th century music and perform songs on a variety of historical instruments, including dulcimers, banjo, and upright bass.Stop in to l......More

Join us for our Music on the Canal program!Musicians from the Northern Virginia Dulcimer Group will they share their interpretations of 19th century music and perform songs on a variety of historical instruments, including dulcimers, banjo, and upright bass.Stop in to listen and learn about music of the canal era during your visit! Event may take place outside or indoors depending on the weather. 

Great Falls Tavern11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 2085

Williamsport Launch Boat Tour

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first......More

During the late 19th and early 20th century, 30-foot long launch boats traveled the canal for leisure and business, contrasting greatly with the 90 foot mule-drawn cargo boats that usually dominated the canal.Tours are limited to 10 people. Tickets are first come, first served, day of tour. Ticket sign-up opens at the visitor center one hour prior to start of tour. Tickets cannot be reserved in advanced. The tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Tour Times: 10:00 AM, 11:30AM, 1:00PM, 2:30PM.*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.  

Sign up for tickets at Cushwa Basin Visitor Center, inside the Trolley Barn205 W. Potomac St.Williamsport, MD 21795

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Boat Rides at Great Falls

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area......More

Experience the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the water during one of our public boat rides! Travel along the canal on a replica 20th century launch boat and learn about the canal's history. See the natural and cultural resources that shaped the canal and explore the area's rich history from pre-Revolution to present day. Boat rides take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Tickets are released at the following times:9:30 a.m. (1 hour before the 10:30 ride)12:30 p.m. (1 hour before the 1:30 ride)*Animals are not allowed with the exception of service animals. Inclement weather, including high winds, rain, and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled. 

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Lock Demos at Great Falls

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come se......More

Join a Park Ranger for a unique demonstration of one of C& O Canal's preserved historic locks! Learn about how the canal's lock system enabled the canal to operate for almost 100 years transporting goods and people along the water from Georgetown and Cumberland. Come see and hear some of the unique features of the canal and learn about the people who operated the locks during the canal's operational years. *Inclement weather including high winds rain and extreme heat may cause tours to be cancelled.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center11710 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854

Abner Cloud House Tour

Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud Jr. the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C& O Canal the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business.  Tour the A......More

Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud Jr. the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C& O Canal the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business.  Tour the Abner Cloud House and learn more about early 19th century farming architecture and the people who lived and worked on the property. The three-story stone home is operated in parntership with The Colonial Dames of America and is open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Abner Cloud House is located at Fletchers Cove. Admission to Fletchers Cove and the Abner Cloud House is free.

4940 Canal Rd NW,Washington, DC 20007

Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse

Explore the life of a lockkeeper and family in the 1870's time period with a guided tour of one of the C& O Canal's original lockhouses. Girl Scouts offer free tours of the lockhouse and grounds at Lock 24. In addition there may be various Victorian demonstrations such ......More

Explore the life of a lockkeeper and family in the 1870's time period with a guided tour of one of the C& O Canal's original lockhouses. Girl Scouts offer free tours of the lockhouse and grounds at Lock 24. In addition there may be various Victorian demonstrations such as laundry cider pressing making lemonade churning butter or ice cream and more. Visitors are welcome to participate in the activities and taste the results. Open every Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm March 21st through July 12th and August 16th through December 12th.  The lockhouse will be closed for bad weather.