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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPhoto of canal officals during 1828 ground breaking park special event.
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Welcome to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park!   Join a park ranger for special children's programs scheduled throughout the year. Visit our online newsletter to learn more about programs in the park. You may also contact any of the six park visitor centers for ranger programs or special events.
Photo Potowmack Company canal lock at Great Falls Virginia.  

Did You Know?
George Washington's dream of connecting the eastern states with the western frontier led to the creation of the Patowmack Company. Locks were built around unnavigable parts of the Potomac River for improved commerce. The C&O Canal inherited the right of way after the Patowmack Company's demise.

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Last Updated: April 29, 2009 at 11:31 EST