This July teachers ride free on Augusta Canal’s Petersburg tour boats. New restrictions will apply due to Covid-19 and are subject to change with reservations required. Each teacher may invite one guest, also at no charge, as part of Augusta Canal National Heritage Area’s Teacher Appreciation Month.

“Teachers bring students on field trips during the school year but rarely have time to enjoy our facility on a personal level. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ for the dedication and hard work of our community educators,” said Julie Boone, Education Programs Coordinator for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.

Educators are asked to present a school badge, name tag, or ID card at the canal’s Discovery Center ticket desk, located at 1450 Greene Street. Heritage tours depart at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m Tues-Sat. in July. The Civil War tour leaves at 1:30 p.m. The tours last about one hour and include free admission to the interactive Canal Discovery Center. Due to social distancing requirements boat seats are limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 706-823-0440 extension 4.