The C&O Canal Trust is partnering with the National Park Service to host Canal Pride Days 2008.  Our goal is to complete 100 revitalization and stewardship projects throughout the park over a four week period.  From April 19th to May 11th our dedicated volunteers will paint lockhouses, repair and paint picnic tables, cut back overgrown vegetation, plant trees and flowers, and much, much more.  There is truly an activity for every age and level of experience.

The focus in this, our first Canal Pride event, is on the most heavily-visited section of the Park, from Seneca to Georgetown.  While some people may only commit to one afternoon, and others will commit to several days, all will be helping to achieve that which we could never accomplish alone – making the C&O Canal a National Park for which we can all be proud.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and show your pride for our beautiful C&O Canal National Historical Park.  Businesses, schools, scouts, religious organizations, and other groups are especially encouraged to participate.

If you would like to participate, fill out our easy application on-line. If you would like an event flyer to distribute or post, click here. If you’d like more information, please call 301-714-2233.