National Park Service Announces Plans for Georgetown’s C&O Canal Repairs

January 4, 2024

At long last, the National Park Service (NPS) has formally announced plans to drain and restore Georgetown’s portion of the landmark C&O Canal with a $12.7 million “investment” to “preserve […]

Halloween Ghost Cruise on Canal Boat: Spirited Fun Before 2 Years of Drydock

November 2, 2023

Halloween phantoms often mysteriously appear – then disappear – then return to spook again. In Georgetown’s stretch of the C&O Canal, the water upon which Georgetown’s new canal boat floats […]

Georgetown Canal Boat Surprise: Public Rides Return May 5

April 10, 2023

After disappointing news last October that the newly-christened Georgetown canal boat  – “The Georgetown Heritage” – might not be hosting tours again until 2025 due to extensive National Park Service […]

Georgetown Canal to Be Drained Much Longer Than Anticipated, Through 2025

October 3, 2022

Disappointing news from the C&O Canal National Historic Park and Georgetown Heritage today: Georgetown’s section of the C&O Canal will be drained soon and remain potentially dry for as long […]

Rehabilitating The Washington Canoe Club 

August 15, 2022

In a race against nature’s destructive forces, Georgetown’s most prominent architectural feature and historic landmark on the Potomac River – the now-dilapidated Washington Canoe Club (WCC) – is on a path […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

Five works of light art will make their Georgetown debut tomorrow, when “Glow” opens to the public. Glen Echo Park’s Dentzel Carousel is 100, and the virtual celebration has begun.

Dockless Bikes Come to Georgetown’s Attention

January 4, 2018

Last week, one allegedly cranky Georgetown resident wrote on the Georgetown Forum, a Citizens Association of Georgetown community bulletin board, that residents ought to call 911.

Ideas Unlocked at Public Meeting on Canal Plans

November 6, 2017

On Nov. 2, following the formal presentation by Superintendent Kevin Brandt, attendees shifted between four planning stations to ask detailed questions and prepare comments about four aspects of the refurbishment plan.