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About the C&O Canal Association

Background

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On March 19, 1954 Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, reporters and thirty-two others began their eight-day hike to save the canal. From this assembly nine completed the entire hike.…

What is the difference between the C&O Canal Association and the C&O Canal Trust?

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  C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer, independent organization, while C&O Canal Trust is an official partner of the park with a paid staff. These distinctions give the two organizations…

Mission

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The C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer, independent organization of citizens dedicated to preserving and protecting the historical and natural resources of the 184-mile long Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National…

Immortal Nine

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On March 19, 1954 Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, reporters and thirty-two others began their eight-day hike to save the canal. From this assembly nine completed the entire hike.…