Sharpsburg
The town of Sharpsburg is a monument to sacrifice and fortitude. In 1763 the town was originally called Sharps Burgh, in honor of Governor Horatio Sharpe, and became the first […]
Seneca Schoolhouse
Experience a typical 1880 school day in Seneca, Maryland! In 1865, Mr. Darby started collecting subscriptions from neighbors in the form of cash and skills to build and run a […]
Poolesville Old Town Bank Museum
The Poolesville Old Town Bank Museum is housed in the former Town Hall and National Bank and has been restored to its former appearance. A Civil War exhibit takes you […]
John Poole House
Built by John Poole Jr. in 1793, the John Poole House is the oldest building in Poolesville. The building served as a trading post for traveling merchants and local families. […]
Historic Great Falls Tavern
The Great Falls Tavern serves as a C&O Canal National Historical Park Visitor Center. Visit the Park’s website for more information. Great Falls is one of the most popular spots […]
Conococheague Aqueduct
The Conococheague Aqueduct is a watered and fully operational aqueduct in Williamsport. It has three 60 -foot arches and is 196 feet long, making it the second longest aqueduct on […]
Williamsport
Centrally located along the C&O Canal, Williamsport, Maryland is a thriving small town and bustling area for locals and tourists alike. It also has a rich history. The town’s location […]
Sharpsburg
The town of Sharpsburg is a monument to sacrifice and fortitude. In 1763 the town was originally called Sharps Burgh, in honor of Governor Horatio Sharpe and became the first […]
Shepherdstown
The oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown pre-dates the Revolutionary War. It is a quaint town filled with artisanal shops and eateries and is home to Shepherd University, which adds […]
Harpers Ferry & Bolivar
Harpers Ferry is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers where Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia meet. This junction of two rivers made it a natural site […]
Point of Rocks Train Station
In the shadows of the towering Point of Rocks formation, where the Potomac slices thorough the Catoctin Ridge, sits one of the most picturesque railroad depots in the nation. The […]
Point of Rocks
Point of Rocks, 14 miles south of Frederick, Maryland, has for centuries been at transportation crossroads, starting with the Native Americans who used the area for major river crossings, lodging, […]
Poolesville
Poolesville, a town of 6,000 people in western Montgomery County, Maryland, is a worthwhile diversion for Canal travelers. From the towpath, it can be accessed via 5-mile rides on Whites […]
Seneca Stone Cutting Mill
Here’s the wonderful thing about Seneca Red Sandstone: Beyond its rich red color, fine grain and durability, this sandstone also possesses what workers called “quarry sap,” which actually made it […]
Chain Bridge
Bridges built over Washington’s Little Falls had a way of disappearing during the first part of the 1800s. Floods washed away two wooden bridges and the first namesake chain suspension […]
Abner Cloud House and Mill
The Abner Cloud House is one of the oldest existing structures on the Canal. In 1801 Abner Cloud, Jr., built a random rubble stone house with the help of Italian […]
Incline Plane
Did the canal boats really move on a plane? Yes! However, it wasn’t an airplane, but an inclined plane. It was all about Georgetown traffic. Canal boatmen spent around 20 […]
Start of Towpath
From Mile 0, Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Park Trail, take a left toward Georgetown onto the modern version of the towpath, which starts as a brick path on […]
Old Stone House
Tucked along M Street in Georgetown, just east of the towpath, is an historic gem often missed by Washington D.C.’s swarming monument seekers. The Old Stone House (3051 M St., […]