Event

Women along the C&O Canal – Then and Now 

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. All activities are free. An entrance fee or pass is required to enter the park.

Location:

11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

March 01, 2023 to March 31, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Other

Description

The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center classroom is open for visitors to participate in self-directed hands-on activities exploring the canal. Come explore the impact of women on the canal both historically and today - learn about the work and careers of boat captains, lock keepers, and National Park Service staff! Discover the way the canal inspired women to create poetry, songs, and artwork. Investigate how women built canal communities and lead service orientated community organizations.

 

All activities will be located in the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Tags: women's history