National Park Service selects Edward Wenschhof to lead Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

October 20, 2026

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National Park Service selects Edward Wenschhof to lead Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

NPS News Release · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, District of Columbia, Maryland · 10/19/2026

Superintendent Ed Wenschhof standing in front of park headquarters — NPS photo

The National Park Service today announced the selection of Edward “Ed” Wenschhof as superintendent of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. He assumed the role Oct. 18, 2026.

Source: National Park Service

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