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November 22, 2009
Stopgate Construction
The Stop Gate is temporarily closed for repairs fron November 16-December 31, 2009.

November 22, 2009
2009 Holiday Special Event at Great Falls
The Gilmore Light Ensemble plays 19th century music and carols for the holiday season.

 

Bridge closed near Fort Frederick (12-7-06)

Geology Hike on the Billy Goat Trail (11-24-06)

Gilmore's Light Ensemble Concert (11-24-06)

Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration Proposal (11.08.06)

Proposed Water Main in Frederick County (11-08-06)
C&O Canal Temporarily Closes Boat Ramps at Taylors Landing and Snyders Landing in Sharpsburg Area
(06.30.2006)
C&O Canal Offers Bike Tours This Summer
(06.16.2006)
Special Musical Boat Rides Available on the C&O Canal in Georgetown Saturdays in July
(06.16.2006)
C&O Canal Offers Summer Programs in Western Maryland
(06.07.2006)
Information Sought for Grave Disturbance in Hancock within C&O Canal Boundaries
(05.11.2006)
Swains Lock Concession Closes on C&O Canal
(04.27.2006)
Park Wins Award for Top Federal Volunteer Program
(10.04.2005)

Photo Potowmack Company canal lock at Great Falls Virginia.  

Did You Know?
George Washington's dream of connecting the eastern states with the western frontier led to the creation of the Patowmack Company. Locks were built around unnavigable parts of the Potomac River for improved commerce. The C&O Canal inherited the right of way after the Patowmack Company's demise.

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Last Updated: February 20, 2008 at 11:04 EST