
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 Hancock Historical Society was incorporated in 1986, and the Hancock Museum opened a year later. The museum exhibits town history and transportation, housing a large library of genealogy files, business memorabilia, and newspaper archives. Learn more.
The Hancock Historical Society was incorporated in 1986, and the Hancock Museum opened a year later. The museum exhibits town history and transportation, housing a large library of genealogy files, business memorabilia, and newspaper archives. Displays are changed throughout the year and, during the holidays, feature a selection of antique Christmas cards from local families dating back several generations.
The museum is open the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. April through October or by request.
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.