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Protecting the Canal since 1954

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Association is an independent, all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin. The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and promote the 184-mile towpath.
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🔨 Interested in a career in historic preservation?

Join the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) at C&O Canal National Historical Park and gain hands-on experience preserving historic locks, lockhouses, and canal infrastructure.

✨ Paid position

✨ OSHA 10 Certification

✨ $1,000 Professional Development Funding

✨ Work alongside National Park Service preservation professionals

📍 Williamsport, MD

📅 Starts July 2026

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