2010 Towpath Pins Still Available

In recent years, the C&O Canal Association has annually provided laminated Towpath collectible pins that are a popular way to show support for the C&O Canal National Historical Park. Each year's pin shows a different scene or feature of the park. The Towpath Pins are available at canal park Visitor Centers in exchange for a small donation.

The design for 2010 (shown below) is still available. The pin honors a reliable, level-headed and hard-working draft animal - the mule. Historically, mules kept the C&O Canal a going concern, towing freight-carrying canal boats and living aboard them. Today, NPS mules tow the boats that give park visitors interpretive rides in Georgetown and at Great Falls. Among them is Molly, whose image appears on the 2010 Towpath Pin .

For those unable to stop by a Visitor Center, the pins may be ordered by mail. The suggested donation is $5 for each 2010 pin, or $5 for four prior year pins. The Association will turn over these donations directly to the National Park Service.

In addition, a postage and handling charge is appreciated: $0.72 for a single pin, or $1.10 for S&H for four pins. Unless you specify that you want the 2010 pin, we will select one each of the oldest pins in our inventory to mail. Please make checks payable to the C&O Canal Association and send your request to P.O. Box 366, Glen Echo, MD 20812-0366. Many thanks!

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