Canal Story #5: John Guttmann
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Eleven Local Breweries Release C&O Canal-Themed Beers to Kick Off Libations Trail in Celebration of the C&O Canal National Historical Park’s 50th Anniversary
The Canal Towns Partnership and the C&O Canal Trust announce the launch of seven C&O Canal-themed beers by eleven local breweries as part of a new C&O Canal Libations Trail […]
Photo Contest Winners of 2020
Congratulations to these photo contest winners of 2020! Want to enter your photos for a chance to win the C&O Canal Trust Facebook Photo Contest? Visit here for more information [...]C&O Canal Libations Trail
After your hike or bike ride along the C&O Canal, venture into the Canal Towns that line the towpath to enjoy locally-made beer, wine, and spirits with our C&O Canal […]
Canal Story #4: Brody Reppe
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] The McNulty Family Cleans up Violettes Lock on MLK Day
The McNulty family has a passion for the C&O Canal National Historical Park, grown over years of exploring the Park’s diverse recreational opportunities. At the start of the pandemic, they […]
Canal Story #3: Patricia Barber
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Canal Story #2: Jon Wolz
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Lockhouse 28 Receives New Decking
Lockhouse 28, located in Point of Rocks, MD, is one of the rustic gems in the Canal Quarters program. Our most remote lockhouse, this piece of history is only accessible […]
Outdoor Recreational Opportunities Along the C&O Canal
Sky Fire at Dam 5 by Margaret J Clingan The C&O Canal’s official designation as a historical park is based on the Park’s rich transportation history, but the park offers [...] Letter From Retiring Director of Development, Patricia Barber
Dear Friends, Forty years ago when I first visited the C&O Canal, I was 22 and the national park was just nine years old. After decades of flooding and neglect, […]
Trust Receives $20,000 for Canal For All Programming from Rossi Foundation
Canal For All programming will be coming to Washington County, Maryland, thanks to a new $20,000 grant from the Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation. Started in 2017, Canal For All is […]
Canal Story #1: Karen Gray
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O Canal becoming a National Historical Park, we are featuring 50 Canal Stories throughout 2021. Each story will take a look at a person’s relationship [...] Fourth Year of Funding Received for Towpath Resurfacing
The resurfacing project that has so far as smoothed out 42 miles of the C&O Canal’s towpath between Edwards Ferry and Shepherdstown will receive another infusion of cash with a […]
Donor Impact Report FY20
Donor Impact Report FY20
C&O Canal National Historical Park Celebrates 50 Years in January
January 8, 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon signing the enabling legislation that created the C&O Canal National Historical Park. This achievement marked the culmination of […]
Trust Announces New Board Members
John S. Guttmann became Chair of the C&O Canal Trust’s Board of Directors in October, taking over from Stephen E. Chaudet, who wrapped up a two-year term. John is a […]
C&O Canal Trust Answers “What Are You Grateful for?”
The holiday season is almost upon us, and it is bound to look very different this year while we still maintain safe ways of gathering in the midst of a […]
Top 5 Photographed Turtle Species on the C&O Canal
Almost every month during our monthly photo contest, we receive at least one turtle photo submission. There is just something about seeing a group of turtles basking in the sun […]
Bird is the Word on the C&O Canal
Calling all bird enthusiasts! If you love bird watching, the C&O Canal is the spot. The canal is home to over 120 species of birds, according the NPS website. We […]
Must-See Locales Within 5 Miles of the Canal
The C&O Canal National Historical Park showcases a multitude of historical and natural treasures from Georgetown to Cumberland, but if you’re willing to go just five miles off the towpath, […]
They Answered the TowpathGO! Call
Eight-year old Brody, who learned to ride a bike earlier this year, rode the whole of the towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail with his dad, Dan. His […]
Canal Town Partnerships Trail To History Brochures Now Available
The Canal Towns Partnership has printed and released three “Trail to History” brochures that document the history of the ten towns in the Partnership, all of which lie within a […]
Keeping the C&O Canal Beautiful: Volunteer Programs
Spanning 184.5 miles and 20,000 acres, the C&O Canal National Historical Park welcomes nearly 5 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of land for the National Park Service to […]
Spend the Night in a Historic Lockhouse: The Canal Quarters Program
Ever wondered what it was like to live in the past? Stay in a Canal Quarters lockhouse and find out firsthand! You’ll get a much better night’s sleep than your […]
Day Trip Jumping Off Points
Cyclists on the towpath in Hancock by Sam Judge At first glance, it may seem overwhelming to choose where to begin your adventure on the C&O Canal. There are over [...] New Headquarters Makes Headway in Williamsport
The Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park’s new and improved headquarters is underway in Williamsport, Maryland.
C&O Canal: Western Region Highlights
The western section of the C&O Canal National Historical Park begins in Hancock (mile marker 124.0) and travels through the mountains of Maryland in Washington and Allegany Counties to Cumberland […]
Trust Seeks to Inspire Conservation Careers Virtually
With so many summer programs cancelled by the pandemic, the Trust is working with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation to develop a series of virtual seminars geared towards inspiring […]
Recreate Responsibly on the C&O Canal
National parks offer people great opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, connect with nature, and learn about history, but whichever park you choose to visit, it is important to always recreate […]
C&O Canal: Central Region Highlights
The central section of the C&O Canal National Historical Park begins in Brunswick (mile marker 55.0) in Frederick County and runs through the beautiful Piedmont portion of Maryland to Washington […]
Regulations and Response to COVID-19
Daily life has changed in drastic ways over the past months. But what has rapidly become apparent is how much the local community loves the C&O Canal National Historical Park. […]
C&O Canal: Eastern Region Highlights
There is a lot to explore in the eastern region of the canal, which begins in urban Georgetown in Washington DC (mile marker 0.0) and runs through the suburbs of […]
C&O Canal Trust’s Canal Pride COVID-19 Recovery Fund Receives Donations From Global Virtual Event
The C&O Canal Trust’s Canal Pride COVID-19 Recovery Fund received $2,249 from race participants around the world who donated when they registered for a Virtual Road Trip Run offered by […]
C&O Canal Trust To Fund Comprehensive Survey Ahead of Rehabilitation of Billy Goat Trail System
The C&O Canal Trust will help fund a comprehensive survey of rare, threatened, and endangered plant species along the trails in the Great Falls area of the C&O Canal National […]
Books for the C&O Canal Lover
Photo: Old Railroad Bridge Pier between MM 97 and 98 by MJ Clingan You may already be deep into your summer reading list, but you may want to add some [...]Park Sees 49 Percent Surge in Park Visitation
In March and April of this year, the C&O Canal National Historical Park experienced a 49 percent increase in visitation over the same period in 2019, with 1.07 million visits […]
15 Most Instagrammable Places Along the Canal
As many visitors of the C&O National Historical Park will tell you, the canal is a very photogenic place. From birds to flowers to landmarks, the canal serves as not [...] Help us create a safe, smooth C&O Canal towpath! Let your voice be heard!
Please sign the petition below to support the Trust’s advocacy for continued funding from the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for towpath repair and resurfacing. Complete the […]