2010 Towpath Pins 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 in the park. The Towpath Pins are available at any of the canal park’s Visitor Centers in exchange for a small donation.

A new design for 2010 is in preparation.  Meanwhile, the pin for 2009, shown below, is still available.  It features the canal boat basin at Williamsport. Based on a historic photograph, the scene by artist Tom Kozar shows the town’s old trolley barn on the left. On the right is the Cushwa warehouse, now a National Park Service Visitor Center. Other sights in the vicinity include an aqueduct, lock, and lockhouse, as well as an historic Bullman iron bridge, making this half-mile one of the park’s most fascinating areas.

For those unable to stop by a Visitor Center, the pins may be ordered by mail. The suggested donation is $5 for each 2009 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 2009 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.  Many thanks!

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