About Us
THE SUSQUEHANNA AND TIDEWATER CANAL
Construction on the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal was begun in 1836 and completed in 1840. The 45 miles of canal ran from Havre de Grace at the top of the Chesapeake Bay to Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. It interconnected with nearly 4,000 miles of other canals throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States and opened central Pennsylvania to convenient trade with Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Conveniently located just off of I-95
No matter if you are traveling from the north or the south, the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House is easily accessible from I-95 or US Rt 40. A perfect location for a quick day trip from NYC, Philly, or DC!
A Picture Captures a Thousand Words
Check out our gallery page for the many photos of our location and the great events held there throughout the year.
Thank You!
We appreciate the support of all of our sponsors. Without their support the Lock House would not be able open our doors at no cost to the thousands of visitors looking to explore the history of Havre de Grace and the Susquehanna Tidewater Canal.
Consider the Lockhouse for your Special Event!
Rentals are for the entire day with use of all the grounds (the building is excluded).
Contact us today for more details about how you can make your special memories at the Lock House on the banks of the Susquehanna River.
Tour Offerings
GUIDED TOURS
Regular Museum Days and Hours: For groups of 8 or more it is recommended that you make an appointment for a tour just to let us know what to expect.
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