Chesapeake City Attractions
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal brought about the existence of Chesapeake City. The canal began in the Chesapeake City location in 1824 and was completed in October of 1829. The town grew in response to the needs of the canal operations and commerce.
C & D Canal Museum
The Canal Museum at Chesapeake City provides visitors with a glimpse of the canal's early days. The waterwheel and pumping engines remain in the original pumphouse, now the museum.
C&D Canal Museum
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
United States
Chesapeake City, MD 21915
United States
Phone 1 (410) 885-5622
Fax 1 (410) 885-5926
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Chesapeake City Historic District
The Chesapeake City Historic District has many restored homes, antique shops, an art gallery and the Canal Museum.
