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Georgetown Canal Boat trip

When:
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Where:

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Elizabeth Haile
Category:
BMAV Event
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
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All aboard Georgetown’s new C&amp;O Canal boat! Georgetown Heritage will give a one-hour guided historical tour of the first mile of the Canal. Learn about the fascinating history, technology and culture of the C&amp;O Canal, and the surprising stories of the people who lived, worked and played here over the past two centuries.<br /><br />RSVP and ticket purchase required. $15 or $10 for seniors 65+. https://www.georgetownheritage.org/boat-tours<br /><br />The tour starts at 2 pm, arrive 15 min early. The canal boat boarding area is located at C&amp;O Canal Lock 3, along the canal towpath between Thomas Jefferson and 30th Streets NW (near 1057 Thomas Jefferson St). The nearest parking garages are located at 1055 Thomas Jefferson St NW and 1101 30th St NW, less than a 5-minute walk to the canal boat boarding area. Visit georgetowndc.com/getting-here for all 20+ parking lots and garages in Georgetown, in addition to on-street parking, bike parking, bus and Metro information, and more.<br /><br />Full Service members, contact Elizabeth for a ride. We can setup carpools for social members. <br /><br />Rain date September 30.<br /><br />This event is a collaboration between BMAV, Chevy Chase At Home and Bradley Hills Village.