Sat & Sun 1–4 pm

Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse at C&O Canal

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Girl Scouts lead free walks through an 1870s lockkeeper's house, with butter churning and cider pressing if you time it right.

Free guided tours of Riley's Lockhouse at Lock 24 run Saturdays and Sundays 1–4pm through Dec. 12; arrive by 1pm for Victorian-era demonstrations like laundry, cider pressing, or ice cream churning. Closes for bad weather, so check conditions first.

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