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| Nps Photo | | Children enjoying the hands on activities at the new canal museum display in Williamsport. |
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The National Canal Museum and the C&O Canal National Historical Park give visitors a unique opportunity to experience the marvel of canal engineering and achievement firsthand through a new traveling exhibit. Building America’s Canals, an exhibit organized by the National Canal Museum, is now on display in the historic Trolley Barn located in Williamsport, Maryland. This exhibit blends history and science through hands-on activities that put you, the visitor, in the role of canal engineer and are fun for both children and adults alike. The exhibit is open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and admission is free.
How to get here:
To visit Building America’s Canals, take I-70 to I-81 South and get
off at Exit 2, Williamsport, Route 11 South. Proceed straight on
Potomac St. for 1.5 miles through 3 stop lights. After the third
light, go two blocks down the hill and go straight into the parking
lot for C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cushwa Basin.
Exhibit is in the Trolley Barn on the right-hand side of the parking
area.
Exhibit Features:
• Build a Canal while keeping track of the cost and see how
good a canal engineer you prove to be!
• Construct your own aqueduct using 2000-year old
technology.
• Test yourself on designing and operating lift locks.
• Explore the science behind suspension bridges.
• Operate cranes used to load everything from coal to
mules!
• Be your own boat captain and find out if you can make
enough money to survive the winter.
• Dress in the period costume of canal boat men and
women, try out a lock key and experience history.
Hours of Operation:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily
April 17 - October 12, 2008
Admission is Free
For more information, please
contact:
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
National Historical Park
205 W. Potomac Street
Williamsport, MD 21795
301-582-0813
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