Surviving Hurricane Agnes at Lockhouse 6
The threat of Hurricane Florence this past September reminded people across the Mid-Atlantic about past hurricanes that have devastated the area. In June of 1972, Hurricane Agnes came roaring into […]
Ground Broken on Swains Lockhouse Rehabilitation
The C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal National Historical Park broke ground on the Swains Lockhouse rehabilitation project on March 17, 2018.
Bluebells Ring in Spring!
March and April are the months to make a visit to the C&O Canal towpath to search for Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). These gorgeous blue flowers create wonderful patches of […]