• Historic Shot of Canal Boat on the Canal

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

    National Historical Park DC,MD,WV

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  • Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Open

    The rockslide at Paw Paw Tunnel towpath has been cleared. The towpath is now open for hikers and bikers.

  • Georgetown Boat Rides Suspended

    Boat rides at Georgetown are suspended until further notice. For a mule-drawn boat ride please contact Great Falls Tavern.

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  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Riley's Lockhouse Open House

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Voluneers demonstrate canal life from a historic lockhouse. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Lock 24/ Seneca Aqueduct
    Fees:
    free

  • Canal Pride Days

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    C&O Canal Pride Days is the largest volunteer event in the park! More

    Location:
    varies

  • Maritime Voices

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Washington Revels Maritime Voices perform canal and other maritime songs. More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    free

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Riley's Lockhouse Open House

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Voluneers demonstrate canal life from a historic lockhouse. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Lock 24/ Seneca Aqueduct
    Fees:
    free

  • Organ Griders Demonstration

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Washington Area Organ Grinder Society demonstrate this unique and historic entertainment. More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    free

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Ferry Hill Open

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    VC open for season More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Location:
    Ferry Hill
    Fees:
    Free

  • Hancock Visitor Center Open

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    VC open More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Location:
    Hancock
    Fees:
    Free

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Launch Boat Program

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    Location:
    Williamsport
    Fees:
    Free

  • Riley's Lockhouse Open House

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Voluneers demonstrate canal life from a historic lockhouse. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Lock 24/ Seneca Aqueduct
    Fees:
    free

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Riley's Lockhouse Open House

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Voluneers demonstrate canal life from a historic lockhouse. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Lock 24/ Seneca Aqueduct
    Fees:
    free

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Mule Drawn Canal Boat Rides

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Ranger Program More

    Location:
    Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
    Fees:
    $8 Adults, $6 senior (62+) $5 children (4-15)

  • Fishing Rodeo

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Free fishing day for kids More

    Time:
    9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Williamsport
    Fees:
    Free

  • Riley's Lockhouse Open House

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Voluneers demonstrate canal life from a historic lockhouse. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Lock 24/ Seneca Aqueduct
    Fees:
    free

  • Lockhouse 25 Open House

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Explore the stories of the canal and lockhouse! More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM,11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Location:
    Lockhouse 25, Edwards Ferry, Poolesville, MD
    Fees:
    Free
 
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Year round you can find special events happening up and down the canal. Check back often for updates to the calendar!

 

Did You Know?

Photo C&O Canal mules in 2004.

A mule is a hybrid animal, a mix of a female horse (a mare) and a male donkey (a jack).  Remember, "M" for mom, "M" for mare and "D" for dad, "D" for donkey. Switching the parents will produce a hinny.  The mule is the superior work animal, preferred by canal boat captains on the C&O Canal.