
Event Title: Georgetown Heritage Presents Georgetown Canal Day
Georgetown Heritage invites the community to celebrate the history and spirit of the C&O Canal at the inaugural Georgetown Canal Day on Sunday, October 19, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This free, family-friendly outdoor event will feature live bluegrass music from local band Hollertown, a mini canal boat regatta, a puppet show, a kids’ dance party, and story time aboard the canal boat with Councilmember Brooke Pinto. Guests can also enjoy meet-and-greet photo opportunities with Lucy the Donkey and Kismet the Mule, as well as lawn games and complimentary treats from neighborhood businesses.Canal Day will also debut Georgetown Heritage’s new logo, inspired by iconic neighborhood landmarks such as the Farmers and Mechanics Bank dome, the Wisconsin Avenue bridge, and the historic smokestacks that nod to Georgetown’s industrial past.Presented by Provenance 1787, and supported by Martin’s Tavern and The Georgetown Preschool, the event raises funds for Georgetown Heritage’s canal boat and educational programs. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy a day of music, community, and local history along the Canal.