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Canal Quarters Lockhouses

Ever wanted to stay in one of those cute lockhouses lining the canal? You can! Six lockhouses have be rehabilitated, furnished with period decor, and are available for you and up to seven people to spend the night.

Explore all six lockhouses and make a reservation!

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November 24, 2024

Winter Stargazing on the C&O Canal

"Dreaming" at the Monocacy Aqueduct by Kim Cawley During the winter months, as the days get shorter, everyone begins to move a little slower and time appears to expand. Still,…
Tymber Compher
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October 31, 2024

Cozy Nights on the C&O Canal

Cozy Nights on the C&O Canal are made for... strolls through the park, sipping hot chocolate or cider, spending time with friends and family, and being cozy. We can help…
Grace Kearns
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July 18, 2024

Celebrating National Wellness Month

This August, celebrate National Wellness Month with us in the C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP)! National Wellness Month is focused on managing stress and creating routines that foster healthy…
Grace Kearns
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December 17, 2020

Lockhouse 28 Receives New Decking

Lock 28 at Point of Rocks by Paul Graunke Lockhouse 28, located in Point of Rocks, MD, is one of the rustic gems in the Canal Quarters program.  Our most…
Tymber Compher
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April 22, 2020

Go Back in Time with Canal Quarters

Image: Lockhouse 6 by Kenneth Lyons The Canal lockhouses are known for their proximity to the Potomac River, suspended in nature, providing a time capsule into the past. The C&O…
Tymber Compher
Canal QuartersHistoryNews
January 27, 2020

Swains Lockhouse Project Wins Maryland Preservation Award

The C&O Canal Trust is honored to have been awarded the Maryland Historical Trust's Award for Project Excellence in Preservation Partnerships at last week’s Maryland Preservation Awards for our rehabilitation of…
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