Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park
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Thursday May 7 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Thursday May 7 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 8 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 8 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 8 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 9 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Guided Tours of Rileys 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 Era demonstrations s......More
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Saturday May 9 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 9 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Sunday May 10 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Sunday May 10 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Monthly
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
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Sunday May 10 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Guided Tours of Rileys 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 Era demonstrations s......More
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Sunday May 10 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
Ranger's Choice
Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center for a ranger program and learn more about the history of the C& O Canal! A ranger will present a program with accompanying hands-on learning activities on topics including 19th-century fashion the history of National Park......More
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Sunday May 10 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Thursday May 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Thursday May 14 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 15 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 15 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Friday May 15 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 16 11:00am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 16 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Guided Tours of Rileys 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 Era demonstrations s......More
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Saturday May 16 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday May 16 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Weekly
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