Volunteering to help the park: A work crew installs a bench near Great Falls in 2016.
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after collapse in 1973
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after restoration effort in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Sideling Hill Creek Aqueduct as viewed from the Western Maryland Rail Trail.
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Fifteen Mile Creek Aqueduct in 2018.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and eight others pause during their famous hike, which publicized the canal in 1954
Exploring history and nature: Ranger provides interpretation for hikers at Seneca Stone Cutting Mill in 2020.
Exploring history and nature: Hikers marvel at a large specimen during a tree identification walk in 2012
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteer attaches plaque to newly installed bench in 2018.
Exploring history and nature: Association members participate in the last day of the 2009 Thru Hike at Great Falls
Volunteering to help the park: Association member helps install an identification sign at Landers in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Dam 5 in 2019.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and others rally against replacing the canal with a highway.
Volunteering to help the park: Association members repaint picnic tables at Swains Lock
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteers assemble picnic table in 2018.
Captain George Pointer Birthday Commemoration and Great Falls Park 60th Anniversary/A250 Freedom Event, Sunday, October 11, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Join us as we commemorate the 253rd birthday of Captain George Pointer, rain, inside the Visitor Center; or shine, Overlook 3.
Ranger Discussions, Living History Displays, and Junior Ranger Activities
10:00 am & Noon - Melvin Diggs III and staff, Civil War USCT Soldier Drill Demonstrations;
11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - John McCaskill, Living History presentations;
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - USCT Children's hands-on Civil War Soldier Drill Practices
Explore the important role of Captain George Pointer in the building the new United States' first canal system, the Patowmack Canal, and his inspiring role in developing a new Nation after the American Revolution.
Learn of the courage and determination his two Great Grandsons brought to securing the strength of the United States and in bringing freedom to millions of enslaved people through their service in the United States Color Troops during the Civil War.
Learn more about Captain George Pointer:
www.nps.gov/grfa/learn/historyculture/captain-george-pointer.htm
Sponsored by Eastern National, a non-profit partner of the National Park Service.
Have questions about the Maryland Canal Towns Reinvestment & Revitalization Initiative? We’re hosting a series of in-person and virtual Q&A sessions to help applicants learn more about the funding opportunity and application process.
📍 Williamsport — October 8, 12–1 PM
C&O Canal Headquarters 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport
Register: secure.everyaction.com/XLw0ek0pJE2y7Uhv46yowQ2
💻 Virtual Information Session
Friday, October 16 | 12:00 PM ET
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📍 Havre de Grace In-Person Q&A
Date and details coming soon
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