CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ASSOCIATION INC

GLEN ECHO, MD

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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Association Inc is a non-profit organization located in Glen Echo, Maryland. It was founded in 1954 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The association is made up of members who are passionate about preserving the canal's history and legacy for future generations.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a 184.5-mile-long waterway that was used for transportation of goods and people between Washington D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland. It was in operation from 1831 to 1924 and played an important role in the economic development of the Chesapeake Bay region. The canal is now a National Historical Park and a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Association organizes events and activities to promote the canal's history and culture. These events include canal boat rides, educational programs, and historical reenactments. The association also works to maintain and restore the canal and its structures. It raises funds for preservation projects and advocates for the protection of the canal's historical and cultural resources.

In summary, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Its members work to maintain and restore the canal and its structures and organize events and activities to educate the public about the canal's legacy.

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ASSOCIATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLEN ECHO MD. US MID #8402400615

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 53,580 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 366
GLEN ECHO
MD
20812-0366

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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ASSOCIATION INC Information

MID # 8402400615
Name CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541384406
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 53,806
REVENUE 53,580
LAT/LONG 38.969158, -77.141536
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 705800
US Census Block: 3030