15-60 MinutesEntrance is free
Explore the Trolley Barn at Cushwa Basin
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The trolley barn is located across the parking lot from the Cushwa Building. In 1896, the first trolley line in Washington County, Maryland was built running from Williamsport to Hagerstown. The water supply from the Conococheague Creek made this location ideal for a steam-powered generating station. Today, the trolley barn contains historic photos, historic toys, children's costumes, a scale model of a canal boat’s mule stable, and dioramas.
Steam powered generating station.
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Museum ExhibitsArchitecture and BuildingCommerceIndustryTransportationCanalsCivil Wartransportationaqueducttrolleymaryland
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Duration
15-60 Minutes
Duration Details
Duration will vary depending on how long you spend looking at the video, exhibits, displays, etc.
Fees
Entrance is free
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Trolley Barn is wheelchair accessible, though the entrance has a slightly steep incline on a gravel surface Video has closed captioning
Pets
No — Pets are allowed on leash in the area surrounding the trolley barn, however, only service animals are permitted inside the buildings.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian
Location
Williamsport, MD