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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPhoto of inside of Monocacy Aqueduct.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Changing Values: The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 1828 to Present.

In the 19th century the C&O Canal provided jobs and opportunities for people throughout the Potomac River Valley. Today the canal provides a place to recreate and enjoy nature.  When the C&O Canal was built, people had industry, commerce, empire building, and opening up the West in mind. Nowdays, most people come to the canal to to relax, learn, and enjoy themselves. Although the canal's role has changed, its value remains. What value does the C&O Canal have for you?

 
Photo of Ranger boatmen in Georgetown.
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Park Rangers and volunteers providing living history canal boat rides is just one example of the many programs offered by the C&O Canal NHP.
Historic photo of C&O canal boat circa 1910.
Public canal boat rides.
Take a trip back in time!
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Photo Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.
Visitor Center location and hours.
Where can you gain more knowledge about the C&O Canal?
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Photo upstream entrance Paw Paw Tunnel.  

Did You Know?
The Paw Paw Tunnel is 3,118 feet long and is lined with over six million bricks. The 3/4 mile long tunnel saved the canal builders almost six miles of construction along the Paw Paw bends of the Potomac River. It took twelve years to build and was only wide enough for single lane traffic.

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Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 09:03 EST