Guided Tours of Rileys Lockhouse

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  • Every week on Sunday and Saturday at 1:00 PM from March 21, 2026 to July 12, 2026
  • Free

Explore the life of a lockkeeper and family in the 1870's time period with a guided tour of one of the C&O Canal's original lockhouses. Girl Scouts offer free tours of the lockhouse and grounds at Lock 24. In addition, there may be various Victorian Era demonstrations such as laundry, cider pressing, making lemonade, churning butter or ice cream and more. Visitors are welcome to participate in the activities and taste the results. 

Open every Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm, March 21st through July 12th and August 16th through December 12th. The lockhouse will be closed for bad weather. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 39.068907, -77.340667

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

March 21, 2026 to July 12, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Guided Tour
  • Partner Program
  • Talk