Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace

Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace

Quick Facts

Location:

Harford County, MD

MANAGED BY:

The Lock House Museum

Amenities

6 listed

Benches/Seating, Dock/Pier, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace (aka the Lock House Museum) is the museum of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal located in Havre de Grace, MD at the mouth of the Susquehanna River. The museum is a restored lock house and lock that was once the southern terminus of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal and preserves the history and impact of the canal on the region. The Lock House was built in 1840 as a canal office and residence for the lock tender. Today, the museum preserves and explores the significance of the canal through historical exhibits, guided tours, and scenic trails.