Protecting Today.
Preserving for the Future.
Preserving for the Future.
Stewarding the Park,
Connecting Communities,
Inspiring Adventure
The C&O Canal Trust is proud to partner with the National Park Service and our community to preserve the beauty, history, and recreational opportunities of the C&O Canal. Together with generous supporters, we’re working to keep the park a vibrant place for everyone to explore and enjoy today and for generations to come.
Stay
at a Lockhouse
Step back in time as you spend the night in one of eight historic lockhouses.
Plan
and Explore
Discover guides and points of interest to make the most of your adventure.
Volunteer
with Us
From education to preservation, we bring the canal’s stories to life and connect communities.
Support
the Park
Support the park you love! Every contribution makes a difference.
Since 2007, the C&O Canal Trust has grown from a small philanthropic partner into a vital source of support for the C&O Canal National Historical Park, one of the most…
The C&O Canal National Historical Park is a linear 184.5-mile park that stretches through four Maryland counties and the District of Columbia. At its heart is the towpath — the…
The C&O Canal Trust has joined the National Park Foundation, the National Park Friends Alliance, and 160 national park philanthropic partners in a letter urging Congress to pass the bipartisan…
A major tourist attraction, the Historic Great Falls Tavern is situated just a few feet away from the stunning Great Falls of the Mather Gorge, where the Potomac River cascades…
America’s national parks are more than just beautiful places – they are living legacies that connect us to our history, culture, and natural heritage. As stewards of the C&O Canal…
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, the C&O Canal Trust takes pride in keeping history alive and sharing the stories of those who helped create the…
Arguably, what makes the C&O Canal National Historical Park one of the most unique places in the National Park System is its geography. The C&O Canal is a linear park,…
DC Water is responding to a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor in Montgomery County (near Lockhouse 10 within the C&O Canal National Historical Park).
Your support keeps the C&O Canal alive with history, nature, and adventure — today and for generations to come.