Stay overnight in a historic lockhouse! Lockhouse 25, originally completed in 1830, interprets the story of the C&O Canal and the town that surrounded Edwards Ferry during the Civil War. Throughout the war, the canal was a target of confederate forces determined to interrupt commerce along the canal. Locks, aqueducts, dams, and even boats were subject to destruction and harassment from Confederate and Union troops. The lockhouse is conveniently located 4.5 miles from the town of Poolesville, MD, providing access to groceries and supplies, as well as additional historical discoveries.
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Surrounded by lush trees, the Colvin Run Mill is a 19th-century water power mill. You can picnic on its landscaped gardens and stroll through its historic general store for some snacks, drinks, candy, toys, books, grits and stone ground corn. The restored structure circa 1811 was considered to be a technological wonder of that time. This is one of those remarkable places where there are events such as live music, ice cream making, wood carving and craft sessions to make your trip all the more memorable. A tour to the mill will show you how the stones grind grain and hear stories of the history of this mill. A visit to Colvin Run Mill will not only fascinating but also vibrant with its various activities.
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