White's Ford (C&O Canal NHP)

History: Here, the major part of the Army of Northern Virginia forded the Potomac River into Maryland on September 5-6, 1862, while a Confederate band played "Maryland! My Maryland!" Troops marched north along the C&O Canal towpath toward the Monocacy Aqueduct while cavalry companies remained posted between Poolesville and New Market.

More to Explore: The Potomac River is not only an official American Heritage River recognized for historic and cultural preservation, but also nationally known for its paddling and bass-fishing opportunities.

Photo Credits: “Maryland, my Maryland” Courtesy of: Act of Congress, A. D. 1862 by Sep. Winner, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; “The rebel chivalry as the fancy of ‘My Maryland’ painted them; as ‘My Maryland’ found them” Courtesy of: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division