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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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11 hours ago

C&O Canal Association

Upcoming lecture about the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad at WilliamsportA wonderful, informative lecture coming up in the beautiful Western Maryland Room, at the Fletcher branch downtown. Our region has such strong history all around us, come learn something new!
👉https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/event/mccauley-lecture-co-canal-and-western-maryland-railroad-interchange-cushwa-basin-williamsport
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Upcoming lecture about the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad at Williamsport

13 hours ago

C&O Canal Association

Early bird pricing available for one more week!One week left for early bird pricing! Register today to lock in our Early Bird Pricing, available through Friday, January 31st. #ErieCanal200 #worldcanals

wcc2025buffalo.com/register

Photo: Aerial view of the Erie Canal at Bushnell's Basin. The oldest remaining original canal tavern, Richardson's Canal House, is in the lower right-- and you can still enjoy a meal or a pint there!
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Early bird pricing available for one more week!

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Thanks for sharing C&O! We look forward to seeing many of you in September!

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