Social Studies Field Trips

C & O Canal Historical Park (Georgetown)

Courtesy of National Park Service

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: C & O Canal Historical Park (Georgetown)
STREET: 1057 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20007	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-653-5190 for recorded message.		FEES: Adults $7.50, Seniors $6.00, children (4-14) $4.00
HOURS AND DAYS: W Th F, 11:00 am and 3:00 pm; S Su, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
METRO: Blue line to Foggy Bottom station (8 blocks).

GRADES: 2 4 5	UNITS: G&S, Trans/Com, MD History, Westward
CONTACT: Park Ranger Kathy Kupper	PHONE: 202-653-5190
TYPE: Park	FEES: $4.00 per person
DAYS: W Th F	HOURS: 10:30 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, but also flexible
LUNCH: Picnic area
GROUP SIZE: 15-85
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. (April - Oct. 15)

DESCRIPTION:Ride on a canal boat that is 90 ft. long, 12 ft. wide. On the trip, the canal boat is raised 8 feet in a lift lock and then continues on the trip. Canal boat has roof and is drawn by mules at 2 - 2 1/2 mph. Costumed staff presents living history program c. 1870. The trip originates off Jefferson St. in Georgetown. "Canal Life" is a half hour program designed for school groups riding the canal boat in Georgetown. Students examine aspects of canal life by participating in hands-on activities. Located near the Old Stone House on M St., NW. Can also ride canal barge near Great Falls, Maryland.There is space for two buses to park.

See also the C & O Canal Historical Park (Great Falls).

RESOURCES

• Teacher's packet
• MCPS Activity Plan For This Field Trip Site
• Electronic School Bus Videotape for this field trip site.

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park and
    
  • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (links to many other resources)