HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL 2024

The 55th annual Heritage Days Festival and Wills Creek Muster returns to Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, September 13-15, 2024. Cumberland's signature (and oldest) street festival kicks off with the Whiskey Rebellion Cumberland at the Allegany Museum and carries out throughout the weekend.

September 13-15, 2024

History Comes Alive! Heritage Days is a combination of history, festival food, arts and crafts, antique cars, local authors, historical tours, kid's activities, and more.

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Weekend Happenings

Explore Maryland's Last Remaining Toll House

LaVale Toll House 2024 Season

America's first road trip started here in Allegany County at mile marker "0" of the Historic National Road - a road that expanded trade and commerce, fueled settlers’ westward migration, and…

Learn About our Heritage Area

Where the story of America's early transportation milestones is told in our rivers, rails, trails, mountains, and towns.

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African American Sites In Mountain Maryland

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While You're Here

Need additional resources? We encourage you to explore the Queen City of Cumberland, MD, and the Mountain Maryland region. So, make a weekend out of our festival and festivities.