George Washington's Other American Revolution: The Patowmack Canal Company

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  • Every week on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday at 1:00 PM from June 06, 2026 to June 14, 2026
  • Free

After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to learn more about George Washington’s life, explore his dream of a canal system along the Potomac River, and discover how that vision helped to shape American expansion and commerce for over a century.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

June 06, 2026 to June 14, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk