Lock House Museum, Havre de Grace

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Built in 1840, the Lock House served as home to the lock tender and his family and as the office of the toll collector of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal which was in operation from 1840 to the 1890s.

Now the Lock House Museum displays exhibits about the 48 mile long canal and toll collector's office, life in the lock house in the mid-1850s, and canal's impact on the region . Visit our website to learn about us: www.thelockhousemuseum.org.

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29 reviews

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4.6

By Suitecases

Excellent exhibit to explain how locks work, Staff was very friendly and informative. The North Park Loop Trail is worth the walk.

Excellent exhibit to explain how locks work, Staff was very friendly and informative. The North Park Loop Trail is worth the walk. more »
By fkirkyoung

A very interesting & informative step back into time. A lot to be seen and learned even if you don’t happen to catch them while they’re open. Just a gorgeous spot on the Susquehanna with informative..... more

A very interesting & informative step back into time. A lot to be seen and learned even if you don’t happen to catch them while they’re open. Just a gorgeous spot on the Susquehanna with informative..... more »
By mach257

A very interesting little museum with a working lock model and a brand new, beautifully designed exhibits upstairs. The docent that greeted us was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged and then we...

A very interesting little museum with a working lock model and a brand new, beautifully designed exhibits upstairs. The docent that greeted us was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged and then we... more »

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By Nichole Morris

Quiet and charming. Staff genuinely cares and will take time to educate you on the history of the canal with demonstrations. I'd highly recommend coming for a tour if you care about Maryland history, but keep in mind the tour may take at least 30-40min. Theres also a small manicured field in the front and full access of the canal in the back with a few tables and a bench surrounded by flowers. Just make sure to take the bridge to the left if you want to cross the canal. It's less shaky.

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By Trish

Attended the Jazz & Winefest on 8/13/22..great music, wine & vendors! Great Saturday fun!

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By Andrew Eager

Good place to relax and go for a hike.

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By David Thornton

Staff is very knowledgeable about the how the locks and canal system worked. Lots of historical information about this canal and how it was connected to the canals in Pennsylvania.

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By Lawrence Russoe

Peace & Blessings! F1RST and foremost, about 85% of folks in attendance were wearing mask 😷 which was a good thing! The ( museum ) was very nice and educational. However, it was a WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL that was taking place. My 5☆ rating goes as follows: good weather, good clean environment, good food, good wine, good music, good deals, and good folks...NO ISSUE, CONCERNS, NOR PROBLEMS!❤️🎭🙏🏾

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