19-century plantation house overlooking C&O Canal and Potomac River. Home of the youngest of Stonewall Jackson's Civil War officers. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site
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Protests in the summer of 1960 by Howard University students, organized as the Nonviolent Action Group, led to the integration of the Glen Echo Amusement Park in 1961. Legal battles over the carousel sit-in continued until 1964.
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The "Ghost Fleet" is a diverse collection of shipwrecks of 200 known vessels. It is an amazing place to kayak, fish and nature watch. Recently named a National Marine Sanctuary by NOAA.
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Features benches, bleachers, walking and biking paths.
Where history abounds and awe is inspired and offering visitors one of the best views in the city.
Fort Howard’s historical significance is its connection with the largest invasion of the United States in history on the morning of September 12, 1814.
Launch a boat on the Susquehanna River, view the massive Conowingo Dam, fish or sight bald eagles, a great blue heron rookery and other birds of prey.