Join the VPHA historians for a guided bike tour along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The canal served as a vital transportation artery for moving supplies to Washington during the Civil War, but its importance also made it a vulnerable target for Confederate attack.
The bike ride will begin at 1:00 pm at the Brunswick Boat Ramp and Parking Lot, located under the Potomac River bridge. Riders will travel from Brunswick upriver to the vicinity of Harpers Ferry and back, a ride of approximately 14 miles. The ride will be on the flat towpath but there is often uneven terrain. Mountain bikes are highly suggested. VPHA will not be supplying bikes; bringing your own will be required. Please bring helmets, water, and other safety equipment.
If you need to rent a bike for this event, VPHA recommends River and Trail Outfitters in Brunswick. You can make arrangements by visiting https://www.rivertrail.com/ or calling (301) 834-9950. Bike rentals must be arranged in advance.