River Center at Lockhouse 8

Summer Schedule (August-October 2008)

For more information about River Center events, contact Potomac Conservancy’s River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or 301.608.1188, x213, or go to www.potomac.org.

Open House: River Center at Lockhouse 8
Weekends, May 3 through October 26, 10 am - 2 pm
C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD
Potomac Conservancy docents will be on hand to lead groups through the restored lockhouse and interactive exhibits that show the connection between the Canal, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to the open house hours, the Conservancy has scheduled the following events for May and June.

Voices of the River: Cabin John Legends and Life
Sunday 9/21, 3-4pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD

Author Judy Welles will talk about the newly published book, CABIN JOHN, Legends and Life of an Uncommon Place, and the intriguing history of the community by the Potomac River and the C&O canal. Who Or What Is Cabin John? The name Cabin John is steeped in mystery and legends about lost lovers, ghosts, pirates, hermits and buried treasure. Judy’s talk will give a glimpse of the past and the present of a community imbued with history, character and charm.

Voices of the River: Acacia Sears
Sunday 10/5, 2-3pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD
Singer-songwriter, Acacia Sears has been described by Curve magazine as offering, “hints of Ani Difranco and Lisa Loeb, only better.” Check out this promising young artist online at http://www.myspace.com/acaciasearsmusic.

Potomac River Jam

Sunday, October 26, 8 am – 5 pm River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD 20818 Join Potomac Conservancy for our first annual Potomac River Jam - a daylong celebration of the river and canal. Local musicians will play acoustic sets of Celtic, folk and indie music throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a little sample of the River Center events from this summer, such as a morning bird walk and nature photography session. Canoe trips over to Minnie’s Island will be offered and a bike trip along the tow path. We will highlight the photographs and paintings that captured special moments along the C&O Canal during the summer’s workshops . Bring the kids for face-painting and other activities. The fun starts at 8 am. Music sessions start at 1 pm.

All events are free. For additional information, contact Potomac Conservancy’s River Center Coordinator Bridget Chapin, chapin@potomac.org, 301.608.1188, x213, or visit www.potomac.org.