The C&O Canal National Historical Park was frequently walked by freedom seekers as they would pose as free day workers and use the money to escape Northward. One of the most famous stories of the canal is that of an enslaved man named James Curry who used the C&O Canal to travel to freedom. Visitors can take a walking tour or download the C&O Canal Explorer Mobile App for a more self-guided experience.

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