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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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15 hours ago

C&O Canal Association

Hiking the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Lock 3 in Georgetown, Washington DC. Lock 4 is in view just beyond. ... See MoreSee Less

15 hours ago

C&O Canal Association

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Lock 3, at 30the Street Bridge, Georgetown, Washington DC ... See MoreSee Less

15 hours ago

C&O Canal Association

A view of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, Washington DC, looking toward Lock 2. Quite a bit of construction work is taking place, which left this section of towpath closed. The towpath was originally on the south side of the canal, but it was moved to the north side, inland. That oddity on the canal continued West to Alexandria Aqueduct. ... See MoreSee Less

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