Sites

Visit "Sites" to discover the many fascinating destinations awaiting you in the Montgomery County Heritage Area!

 Volunteers Needed

The Gaithersburg Community Museum needs volunteers for various tasks at the museum. They are in need of storytellers for the once-a-month children's story hour, docents and history enthusiasts to greet visitors and answer questions.

If you are interested, contact Erin Watson at 301-258-6160 or email her at: ewatson@gaithersburgmd.gov

The newest addition to our list is Canal Quarters. See detailed information under the C&O Canal listing.

Waterfront Views

Lockhouse #22 on the C&O Canal

Historic Lockhouses on the Canal are now hosting hikers, bikers and visitors: The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal winds its way forested land just north of Washington D.C. with historic canal quarters dotted along the way. These no-longer-used lockhouses have been restored and furnished in a way that is conssistent with the way lock tenders and their families would have lived in them at the time. Materials used in these structures include rope beds and futons in lockhouse 22 and Formica tables and Naughyde chairs in Lockhouse 6. To turn a visit into an interpretive experience, photographs, maps and books have been added to tell the story of the canal. Visitors can register online and get an access code. Costs range from $70 to $100 per night. Revenue is used to fund the program. Visit Canal Quarters website for more info.