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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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Changing Values: The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 1828 to Present.

In the 19th century the C&O Canal provided jobs and opportunities for people throughout the Potomac River Valley. Today the canal provides a place to recreate and enjoy nature.  When the C&O Canal was built, people had industry, commerce, empire building, and opening up the West in mind. Nowdays, most people come to the canal to to relax, learn, and enjoy themselves. Although the canal's role has changed, its value remains. What value does the C&O Canal have for you?

 
Photo of Ranger boatmen in Georgetown.
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Park Rangers and volunteers providing living history canal boat rides is just one example of the many programs offered by the C&O Canal NHP.
Historic photo of C&O canal boat circa 1910.
Public canal boat rides.
Take a trip back in time!
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Photo Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.
Visitor Center location and hours.
Where can you gain more knowledge about the C&O Canal?
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Photo of park rangers interpreting building the canal.  

Did You Know?
Canal historians estimate approximately 35,000 laborers helped dig the canal as well as build aqueducts, culverts, locks, lock houses, etc. It took 22 years to build the canal from Georgetown, DC to Cumberland, MD. Much of the workforce were immigrants from Ireland and western Europe.

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Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 09:03 EST