Education Article Series

Scenic view of Western Maryland area of C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Scenic view of Western Maryland area of C&O Canal National Historical Park.

NPS Photo / C&O Canal NHP

 

Welcome to the C&O Canal's Education Article Series Hub. Here you will find information on a variety of topics. From natural resources, like citizen science, rare plant species, or wildlife, to cultural resources, like the C&O Canal during the Civil War or historical profiles—this Hub is a great resource for NPS Articles about the C&O Canal. Click the images below to explore different topics, find resources, view photos, and more.

 
 
Scenic view of the rushing Potomac River at Great Falls.
Rushing waters of the Potomac River at Great Falls.

NPS Photo / Hollie Lynch

Power of Water

This article series discusses the impact of the Potomac River to the natural ecosystems, transportation, and how it shaped communities along the C&O Canal. See below for the different topics included in this NPS Article Series.

  1. Transportation
  2. Creating Energy
  3. Supporting Life
  4. Shaping Communities
 

Last updated: August 4, 2021

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