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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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The World Canals Conference program is rounding into shape for what is always an interesting conference featuring presenters from around the worldThank you to everyone who answered the call! We’ve received over 60 excellent presentation proposals from 11 countries. Stay tuned for an announcement of the program schedule in early April! ... See MoreSee Less

The World Canals Conference program is rounding into shape for what is always an interesting conference featuring presenters from around the world

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We look forward to seeing the C&O canallers at the conference!

Here is the link to Randy Anderson’s presentation about the C&O Canal and the railroads at Williamsport. This is from the Washington County Free Library’s YouTube channel and is part of its McCauley Lecture series

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