You can now create your own itineraries to guide your C&O Canal exploration, or you can copy one of ours! Learn more about Itineraries.
The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum is a charming early 19th-century Federal mansion, built in a transitional Federal-Greek Revival architectural style. Inside are six renovated galleries and an art library, with landscaped gardens surrounding the home. Learn more.
The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum is a charming early 19th-century Federal mansion, built in a transitional Federal-Greek Revival architectural style. Inside are six renovated galleries and an art library, with landscaped gardens surrounding the home. From the end of March through December 24th, monthly art exhibits by diverse and recognized artists line the walls of the Gilchrist Gallery. The Gallery’s objective is to provide visual and performing arts education to the community.
Performances, discussions, and more bring local and state history and culture to life. The Gilchrist Gallery and Museum lets visitors get involved in art lectures and classes offered to the public.
We know that to preserve something, you need to experience it, so we are proud to provide support to the C&O National Historical Park as their official philanthropic partner.
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There has been a lapse in appropriations, and a shutdown of the federal government is currently in effect. Much of the C&O Canal National Historical Park remains accessible to the public, however, the National Park Service is not able to operate as normal. Scheduled C&O Canal Trust events and Canal Quarters reservations will continue as scheduled.
Learn more about what the shutdown means for the C&O Canal National Historical Park.