Mountain Maryland boasts three centuries of American history. The heyday of Allegany County was the turn of the 20th century and, luckily for visitors, many of the homes, commercial centers and transportation hubs of that era have been preserved and are managed as visitor and community enrichment attractions. History lives here. You are more than welcome to visit it!
"The Narrows" is a compact, notched valley that Wills Creek has carved into Wills and Haystack mountains. The National Road passes through this steep, narrow river valley located in Cumberland.
Experience life in Allegany County throughout the eras. A first class museum intended to preserve the area's history and become a major heritage attraction.
Housed in the historic 1913 Western Maryland Railway Station, the Cumberland Visitor Center of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park invites you to explore the rich history of the C&O Canal and Cumberland.
A charming early 19th-century Federal mansion with six renovated galleries, an art library and landscaped gardens is the setting for a rotating schedule of art exhibits from various media and theme-oriented presentations.
The Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization is dedicated to preserving our area's rich historic heritage. For a list of cemeteries, locations, and guided tours, call 301-722-4624 or visit www.chco-online.org. Tours are held year-round.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a 19th century built on the site of Fort Cumberland. Features unique architecture, stained glass windows, original drawings and tours of Fort Cumberland tunnels.
Pastor: Rev. Edward C. Chapman
An 1867 Victorian home built for Josiah Gordon, President of the C&O Canal. It is now a museum that gives visitors the opportunity to explore life in the late 1800s of an upper middle class family and their servants.
