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Great Falls ParkA winter view of the falls
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Great Falls Park
Stories

stories includes:

The Patowmack Canal
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The Patowmack Canal, upstream of the Falls
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Upper Portion of the Patowmack Canal

People have traveled to and lived in this area for more than ten thousand years. Discover their stories here.

What has happened here in the past? View the chronology to find out.

Learn more about one of the country's first canals: The Patowmack Canal
The second carousel in Great Falls Park  

Did You Know?
There used to be a carousel at Great Falls Park. A flood caused by Hurricane Agnes in 1972 damaged the carousel beyond repair.

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Last Updated: March 01, 2009 at 11:08 EST