Washington County Receives Grant for Future Site of C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters

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WASHINGTON COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT FOR FUTURE SITE OF C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK HEADQUARTERS

Agreement Among Government at All Levels

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2018) – The Board of County Commissioners approved Washington County Government to become a grant recipient from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the purchase of real property in Williamsport, MD as the new site location for the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historical Park Headquarters. The grant amount awarded is up to $1.25 million.

This grant stemmed from a collaboration between the Town of Williamsport , Washington County , the State of Maryland , and the National Park Service . Washington County is a proud to partner with all levels of government to provide a site of national prominence in our county . By receiving this award, NPS and the State of Maryland will continue the process of negotiating and finalizing the Headquarters’ move to Williamsport.

Future plans are for Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) to build and maintain the facility while NPS leases the space for the C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters.

For additional information, please contact Public Relations Coordinator Brittany Higgins at 240-313-2389.

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