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    Seneca Mill and Quarry Ruins

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Lockhouse 28 - C&O Canal Trust - It has spacious rooms. Photo Credit: Chris Hanessian

    Lockhouse 28 - C&O Canal Trust

    5.0(1 review)
    18.2 mi

    Want to step into a time portal? Rent this place. Meet the ghosts. Escape modern life. If only…read morefor a weekend. Beautifully preserved pre-Civil War Lockhouse. Make sure you bring candles and/or lanterns because there is no electricity. Or running water. Bring that too. Forget charging your phone, if you're staying more than a night do yourself a favor and turn it off until you re-emerge into civilization. Maybe going 19th century it's not your cup of tea, and that's fine. But if you want to "primitive camp" with young children in your family this is a nice option because at least you won't get rained on. It's two stories, four walls, and roof, with beds for up to 8 people. Not to mention the rich history of the place. Very cool experience. If you're into this sort of thing, this is a great place for your family to stay over the weekend. Please note that it is about 3/4 of a mile from the closest parking lot on the C & O canal trail. Anything you want to bring with you (food, water, bedding, etc.), your best bet is to bring a wagon or two (Radio Flyers are ideal for this) to cart your stuff to and from. And don't worry, they have a modern port-a-pot on site, so you don't need to bring a shovel. Although importing your own TP isn't a bad idea since riders and hikers on the trail also have access to it. Seriously this place is a one-of-a-kind experience.

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    Lockhouse 28 - C&O Canal Trust - It can sleep up to 8 people. Photo Credit: Chris Hanessian

    It can sleep up to 8 people. Photo Credit: Chris Hanessian

    Lockhouse 28 - C&O Canal Trust - There is plenty of room for everyone. Photo Credit: Chris Hanessian

    There is plenty of room for everyone. Photo Credit: Chris Hanessian

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    Earthoid Water Tank

    Earthoid Water Tank

    4.5(2 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    I've seen a lot of water tanks. Nearly all of them are boring and forgettable. Some are not:…read more The Giant Penis in Ypsilanti MI: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ypsilanti-water-tower-ypsilanti?hrid=n7mkjkQ-PxF4OICBGQLo6Q The Giant Dixie Cup in Lexington KY: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dixie-cup-water-tower-lexington?hrid=d3f8MadsyvYAJiFwG0Vcug The Peachoid in Gaffney, SC: https://www.yelp.com/biz/peachoid-water-tower-gaffney?hrid=1yVcejo353VlCHINw7YWGw The Giant Baseball in Fort Mill, SC: https://www.yelp.com/biz/baseball-water-tower-fort-mill?hrid=uxn7C0DT4bFlhJA2mivOcg Add the Earthoid to the list of not forgettable. In 1980, the students of Montgomery College's Germantown campus were tasked with designing the water tank that stood on the edge of their university. After a vote, the students designed that the spherical tank would emulate our wonderful planet. Using a National Geographic globe image and satellite photos for reference, artist Peter Freudenberg got it done. The global is approachable with a parking lot nearby for your ideal selfie. Thank you, Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/earthoid-water-tank [Review 14267 overall, 1591 of 2020, number 589 in Maryland.]

    If you enjoy finding the quirky in the D.C. area, stop by the Earthoid Water Tank on the Germantown…read morecampus of Montgomery College. It makes for a beautiful picture and parking is really close.

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    Saving the Declaration of Independence - Saving the Declaration of Independence Marker

    Saving the Declaration of Independence

    2.0(1 review)
    13.2 mi

    A nice marker but with small print, you'll have to get close enough to read it and the back. On the…read moreplus side, the verge is wide enough that you can stop your car easily. On one side: "Saving the Declaration of Independence" On 22 Aug. 1814, two days before British forces entered Washington, Sec. of State James Monroe ordered government records, including the Declaration of Independence, removed to Virginia for safekeeping. They were first deposited in an abandoned mill just across the Potomac River. State Department clerk Stephen Pleasonton, believing the documents still in danger of discovery, sent them 35 miles west to Leesburg. They were secured south of town here at the abandoned Rokeby mansion, probably in its brick vault. The Declaration, the papers of the Continental Congress, and other historical government records remained here for several weeks until they were returned to Washington. On the other side: "The War of 1812" Impressment of Americans into British service and the violation of American ships were among the causes of America's War of 1812 with the British, which lasted until 1815. Beginning in 1813, Virginians suffered from British naval blockade of the Chesapeake Bay and from British troops plundering the countryside by the Bay and along the James, Rappahannock, and Potomac rivers. The Virginia militia deflected a British attempt to take Norfolk in 1813 and engaged British forces throughout the war. By the end of the war, more than 2000 enslaved African Americans in Virginia had gained their freedom aboard British ships.

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