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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Great Falls Canal Boat Rides

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM,1:30 PM to 2:30 PM,3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Great Falls Tavern
  • Fees: $8 adult, $6 seniors, $5 children

  Friday, June 16, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 06/02/2017 to 09/03/2017

  Take a ride on the mule-drawn Charles F. Mercer

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Williamsport Replica Launch Boat Rides

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Location: Williamsport Visitor Center at the Cushwa Basin
  • Fees: FREE

  Friday, June 16, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Wednesday Weekly & Every Thursday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 05/27/2017 to 09/03/2017

  Enjoy life on the canal during a replica canal launch boat program at Williamsport. This free, 1-hour program takes visitors from the Cushwa Basin to lock 44 and back.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Lockhouse 70 Open house

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: MM 166.7
  • Fees: Free

  Saturday, June 17, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 05/27/2017 to 09/30/2017

  Visit a restored lockhouse and discuss the significance and operation of the canal with park staff or volunteers.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Lockhouse 8 (River Center)

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Location: Lockhouse 8
  • Fees: Free

  Saturday, June 17, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 06/03/2017 to 10/29/2017

  Learn about the Potomac River and the C&O Canal NHP.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Open Lockhouse 75

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Mile Marker: 175.7 Coordinates: 39.588493, -78.738668
  • Fees: Free

  Saturday, June 17, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 05/27/2017 to 09/30/2017

  Visit a restored lockhouse and discuss the significance and operation of the canal with park staff or volunteers.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Rileys Lockhouse Open

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Rileys Lock (Poolesville, MD)

  Saturday, June 17, 2017

  Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly from 06/03/2017 to 10/29/2017

  See inside a lockhouse and learn about life on the canal.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  On the Home Front: Civilians in the Civil War Ranger Programs

  • Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Location: Antietam NB, Pry House Field Hospital, Newcomer House, Ferry Hill Plantation

  Sunday, June 18, 2017

  In June and July, Ranger Programs will be held at Civil War sites at Antietam National Battlefield and C&O Canal National Historical Park, highlighting civilian perspectives during the Civil War.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Lock Demonstration

  • Time: 2:30 PM
  • Location: Great Falls Tavern

  Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Every Thursday Weekly from 06/01/2017 to 08/24/2017

  See a working lift lock in action!

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Ranger Led Walking Tour

  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Location: Great Falls Tavern

  Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Every Thursday Weekly from 06/01/2017 to 08/24/2017

  Join one of our rangers for a walking tour of the Great Falls area.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Canal Myths and Truths by Karen Gray

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Location: Great Falls Tavern
  • Fees: Free

  Saturday, June 24, 2017

  The C&O Canal's librarian reveals the latest research and how it has changed our understanding of the canal's operation and history.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Montgomery County Heritage Days on the Canal

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Riley's Lock and Pennyfield Lock

  Saturday, June 24, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 06/25/2017

  Tour lockhouses at Riley's and Pennyfield Lock, plus the Seneca Aqueduct.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Independence Day Festivities

  • Location: Great Falls Tavern

  Saturday, July 1, 2017

  Everyday from 07/01/2017 to 07/02/2017

  Enjoy an old-time Independence Day with boat rides and ice cream.

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• Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  Williamsport Volunteer Meeting

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Location: Trolley Barn at the Williamsport Visitor Center

  Saturday, July 8, 2017

  Every 2nd Saturday of every month. from 04/08/2017 to 10/14/2017

  Williamsport Bike Patrol, Canal Classroom Corps, and Visitor Services volunteers are invited to monthly meetings to discuss park updates, job safety, and educational information.

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