February 13, 2012
NPS Seeks Public Comment on the Shepherdstown Battlefield Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a special resource study of Shepherdstown Battlefield in West Virginia and Maryland, located near the town of Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
January 10, 2012
C and O Canal Rangers Mourn the Loss of One of Their Own
Margaret had been a park ranger at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park from 2004 to 2008.She was 34 years old and leaves behind her husband Eric, also a park ranger at Mount Rainier NP, and two young children.
January 06, 2012
Battle of Hancock Civil War Commemoration
In early January of 1862, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson ordered the surrender of the town of Hancock. The Town was an important transportation site, on the C&O Canal and the National Road.
November 16, 2011
Deer Killed By Dogs Off Leash
Over the few past years, C&O Canal park staff have seen a number of problems stemming from dogs off leash, including people being bitten, dog fights, lost dogs, and other wildlife harassment incidents.
November 16, 2011
Investigation Underway for vandalized C and O Canal Restroom Facilities
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for setting the fire.
November 16, 2011
Towpath to be repaired at Anglers Breach - Parking Affected
Repair work will require periodic closures of all parking areas across from the Old Angler's Inn on McArthur Boulevard, as well as the lower drop off lot. Alternative parking is available at Carderock (2 miles east) and Great Falls (2.2 miles west).
November 15, 2011
Sycamore Island Pedestrian Bridge Reopens
During the recent closure bridge decking was replaced, structural maintenance was completed, and the bridge was painted.The steel truss bridge dates back to the early 1900's
October 15, 2011
Catoctin Aqueduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Catoctin Aqueduct, one of the 11 aqueducts along the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The C&O Canal is the most intact and impressive example from America's 19th century canal building era.
October 06, 2011
Paw Paw Tunnel Trail Dedication
The C & O Canal National Historical Park has recently installed a series of new wayside exhibits and directional signage along the 2 mile-long Paw Paw Tunnel Hill Trail.
October 01, 2011
Bluegrass Event October 2011
Friends and families bring a chair and come enjoy local musicians playing bluegrass favorites. The event is free and open to the public.
September 30, 2011
National Park Service to host Catoctin Aqueduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Catoctin Aqueduct, one of eleven aqueducts located along the 184.5 miles of the C&O Canal, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Catoctin Aqueduct was known as the most beautiful aqueduct on the Canal. On October 31, 1973, two of the three arches of the 139-year-old Aqueduct collapsed from frequent flooding.
September 14, 2011
C and O Canal Events During Hancock Apple Festival
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park will feature a variety of programs during the Hancock Apple Festival, September 17 – 18, 2011, in Hancock, Maryland.
August 23, 2011
Canal Family Reunion During Williamsport Days
Have you ever wondered what life was like for families who lived and worked on the C&O Canal nearly 100 years ago? Along the 184.5 mile-long C&O Canal that extends from Georgetown to Cumberland there are families who trace their ancestry to the old waterway.
August 01, 2011
Ranger Led Programs August 2011 near Hancock
A description of C&O Canal National Historical Park programs and events during the month of Augustion 2011 near Hancock, Maryland.
July 12, 2011
Bowles House Feature Bluegrass Music
Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the festive atmosphere along the canal. The event is free, open to the public and will feature live bluegrass music by local musicians and artwork by local artists who will bring their easels to paint and sketch during the afternoon.
July 01, 2011
Hancock Ranger Led Programs July 2011
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park will feature ranger led programs for youth and adults during the month of July at the park's historic Bowles House Visitor Center located at 439 E. Main Street, Hancock, Maryland.
June 30, 2011
Retreat Through Williamsport
Reenactors march down the C&O Canal towpath during the Retreat Through Williamsport Event.
June 30, 2011
C and O Canal Events During the Annual Retreat Through Williamsport
All programs are free to the public and will begin at the C & O Canal's Cushwa Basin Visitor Center located in Williamsport, Maryland.
June 09, 2011
Temporary Closure of Brunswick Campground and Boat Ramp
The temporary closure is a result of CSX closing the South Maple Crossing closest to the C&O Canal National Historic Park to replace rails and ties, and install a geometry change to improve train safety.
June 09, 2011
NPS Invites Public Comment on the Williamsport Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service will be accepting public review comments beginning June 13, 2011 through July 15, 2011.The draft Environmental Assessment presents information on projected impacts to park resources from the proposed project to Restore Canal Operations at Williamsport, Maryland.
June 06, 2011
Canal Family Reunion June 18th 2011 in Hancock Maryland
If your family history is associated with the C&O Canal or if you would like to hear the stories of others, please join us in recalling life along the old waterway!
June 01, 2011
Youth Fishing Rodeo and Bike Programs at Williamsport
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in partnership with the Williamsport Rotary Club will feature the Fifteenth Annual Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 4, 2011.
June 01, 2011
C and O Canal Holds Youth Fishing Rodeo
The C and O Canal will feature the 63rd Annual Battie Mixon Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The rodeo is free for youth ages 15 and under.Bring your own bait. Prizes and trophies will be awarded.
May 20, 2011
High Water Forces Closure of Many Park Areas
The C&O Canal responds to high water by closing park areas.
May 16, 2011
Summer 2011 Program Schedule
The C & O Canal National Historical Park announces the 2011 summer program schedule for the area between Cumberland, Maryland and Point of Rocks, Maryland.
