Head down to the C&O Canal’s Lock 21 with me and discover who Jimmy the Goose was, why a Supreme Court justice was gifting outhouses, and how to protect history when it’s built on the banks of a mighty river.
Explore my freelance blog assignment for the Canal Trust organization to document the history and renovation of C&O Canal Lockhouse 21, known as Swains. My posts explored the fascinating history of the Canal, the Lockhouse, and the Swains family who called it home.
The Intertwined History of Lockhouse 21 and the Swains Family
The Renovation Process and Progress
A Look at the Rehab Work at Swains Lockhouse
Protecting the Past in the Face of Floods
Canal Quartermasters’ Perspectives
I hope you enjoyed exploring these posts and were inspired to learn more about the C&O Canal. Please share with someone who would enjoy it too.
Christine 
