National Canal Museum's New Mule Mascot Needs a Name

The National Canal Museum's new mule mascot
needs a name.

The National Canal Museum & Heritage Corridor has a new mule mascot, and the organization is holding a public naming contest to come up with a moniker for the friendly plush beast.

Members of the public can submit up to two suggestions via the Canal Museum's website until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Entries may also be submitted in person at the Locktender's Table in Hugh Moore Park.

Three finalists will be selected by a panel of Heritage Corridor experts, from which a grand winner will be selected.

The chosen name and winner will be announced at Kids Day at the National Canal Museum on Sunday, August 18. The finalists will get their picture taken with the new mascot.

The grand-prize winner will also receive a century-old blueprint or a $75 museum gift card, and six passes to the museum and canal boat rides. The three runners-up will receive four passes to the museum and canal boat rides.

The winner receives a 100-year-old blue print or $75 Museum gift card and six Museum and Canal Boat passes. Runner ups receive four Museum and Canal Boat passes.

The National Canal Museum & Heritage Corridor is located in Hugh Moore Park, at 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road.

To enter the contest, click here.