Sat. June 17, 2006 10 AM – 3 PM on the old C&O Canal at Lander, MD

Canal Awareness Day

The whole family is welcomed to come and experience first-hand and up-close exposure to the engineering, architectural and social history of the 1834 Catoctin Aqueduct and its 1834 companion the B&O Railroad stone viaduct.

Walking and talking tours of the Catoctin Aqueduct, including the surrounding sites encompassing Lander Lockhouse and Lock 29, are planned by historic transportation experts, such as Denis J. McMullan, President, McMullan & Assoc., Vienna VA, who are the professional civil engineers for the Monocoacy Aqueduct, Erie Canal sites, and now this project.  Dr. Karen M. Gray, C&O Canal long-standing historian and leading lecturer. Also joining us will be Dr. George E. Lewis, President of the Catoctin Creek Aqueduct Restoration Fund, who has research the background history of the canal and aqueduct in this region. Informational displays and period music will be provided by the Edgar Howell Bluegrass Band from Williamsport, MD and Mr. Jeff Arey, of Point of Rocks. Complimentary ice cream at 12:30 pm & presentations by local experts and officials will round out the day.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Lander Lockhouse Open for Guided Docent Tours

10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Canal Period Bluegrass Music Sessions at Lockhouse or Aqueduct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Talks at the Catoctin Aqueduct

12:00 pm - 12:00 pm - Special welcome & introductions of historians & supporters

12:30 pm - Complimentary Ice Cream Sandwich Bars at the Aqueduct

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Informal “Porch Talks” at the Lockhouse – getting more familiar with the local history of the canal, railroad, and life along the “Path through Transportation History” from Point of Rocks to the Catoctin Aqueduct.

Organized by The Point of Rocks Ruritan Club in cooperation with the C&O Canal National Historical Park, to entertain, educate, and raise awareness of the Catoctin Aqueduct and of The C&O Canal Current Initiatives/ Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration Fund, held by The Community Foundation of Frederick County, that earmarks resources for restoring, rebuilding, and commemorating, the Catoctin Aqueduct.

This event is free and open to all ages.

For the day’s full schedule, questions or for volunteer or sponsorship opportunities,

2006 History in Motion Chairman - Pepper Scotto

301-834-9907 / 301-788-2531 CKFpepper@aol.com www.PointofRocks.org,

or the official website below

Directions from Frederick: (nearest address location – 2751 Lander Road)

From intersection of Rt 340 (Jefferson St.) and US Rt 15 – travel west on Rt 340 to Lander Road at Jefferson, MD (5 mi), exit to Lander Road, turn left and travel south for 1.5 miles, turn right to stay on Lander Road and travel south for 2.5 miles (crossing Point of Rocks Road/Rt 464) to the entrance to the C&O Canal National Historical Park at Lander, MD (watch for parking signs). Total travel distance 10.5 miles.

www.CatoctinAqueduct.org