The Allegany Museum offers an in-depth journey through Allegany County and the surrounding region's history, spanning from the arrival of Native Americans 12,000 years ago to the 20th century Industry. The museum also highlights the evolution of transportation, featuring the…
Located in the C&O Canal National Historical Park Visitor Center, the C&O Canal National Historical Park Museum offers interactive and educational displays about the history of the C&O Canal and the city of Cumberland. Featuring an exhibit area with interactive and educational…
The C. William Gilchrist Gallery and Museum is a charming early 19th-century Federal mansion, built-in 1845, in transitional Federal-Greek Revival architectural style. It houses six renovated galleries (those on the ground floor comprising the Gilchrist Gallery), an art library…
Emmanuel's history begins at the very dawn of our life as a nation. Events took place on the site of the Church that led directly to the founding of our nation. As Cumberland grew, so did the Parish ' as a community of faith and as a force for justice in the community. FORT…
This historic farm, located just outside Mt. Savage, was established over 200 years ago. It includes three museums (the Farmhouse Museum, Agricultural Museum in the c.1783 barn, and the Coal Camp Museum) plus acres of gardens, greenhouses, a sawmill, and three outdoor pavilions…
The Frostburg Museum is a premier small-town museum with displays representing Frostburg's history, including coal mining, daily life, music, military, and business. A highlight of the property includes the historic Braddock Stone, a local highway marker carved from stone in the…
The Headquarters of George Washington is a historic site, located at 38 Greene Street, in the historic downtown district of Cumberland, Maryland. The centerpiece and primary attraction at the site is a historic log cabin twice occupied by George Washington, the first President of…
Mountain City Traditional Arts is dedicated to the education, sales, documentation, and perpetuation of regional art and cultural heritage. Located at 25 East Main Street, in Downtown Frostburg's Arts & Entertainment District, Mountain City Traditional Arts features a diverse…
Constructed in 1811, the National Road, the first federally funded road, made Cumberland "The Gateway to the West," establishing mile marker one. Travel the road as it cuts through the Narrows in LaVale, a spectacular 1,000-foot breach between Wills and Haystack Mountains that…
Wills Creek Museum and Tour Center highlights Cumberland's history beginning with the French and Indian War and Fort Cumberland and includes tours of historic Emmanuel Parish and its underground tunnels. The Tour Center will highlight and direct visitors to other historic…
Cool off, chill out, roll on! Looking for a fun family outing this summer? Choose from three scheduled departure times: 5 PM, 6 PM, or 7 PM, with seating available for all ages in both Coach and Open-Air cars. Upon arrival and check-in at our beautiful downtown Cumberland…
The 2025 Mountain Maryland Plein Air Competition and Exhibition, June 9-15th, 2025, at Cumberland’s Allegany Museum through the partnership of the Allegany Arts Council and the Mountain Maryland Plein Air Committee. Other events at Arcadian Gallery and the Gilchrist Gallery…
Join us at Evergreen for this Free workshop! Learn metrics for measuring forest health and sustainable practices to conserve and preserve the forest. Lace up your boots and grab a walking stick! We will take a short hike on one of Evergreen's trails. This event is part of…
During Museum Week, the Gordon Roberts House is open for walk up house tours of an 1867 Second Empire mansion renovated to the Gilded Age. Please note: the building is scheduled for major HVAC installation and may be without air conditioning.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of authentic Kentucky bluegrass straight from the heart of the Appalachian hollers with The Kevin Prater Band. Known for their "Coal-Fired, Pure Kentucky Bluegrass," the band carries the rich musical heritage of Eastern Kentucky with soulful…
Shauna McClure and Logan Hartlaub two local artists will be displaying their pieces in the historic art galleries of the C. William Gilchrist Museum of Arts.
History Discovery Center Discussion Series: History of Local Firefighting. Advance tickets go on sale at www.alleganycountyhistory.org on May 22.
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 set the foundation for modern federal highway systems across America. The National Road…
Join us at Evergreen for this Free workshop! Learn about forest succession on Evergreen's property and in Western Maryland. Lace up your boots and grab a walking stick! We will take a short hike on one of Evergreen's trails. This event is part of Mountain Maryland Museum Week
Join us at Evergreen for this free activity and bring home your own Rag doll- a favorite Appalachian pastime. All materials provided. This event is part of Mountain Maryland Museum Week
Join us at Evergreen for this free workshop to learn about local water quality issues, ways to prevent them and best practices for addressing them. We will take a walk across the campus to observe various water features and test water quality parameters in real time. This event…
Join us at Evergreen for this free demonstration of Farm to Table Cooking. Bake biscuits in the outdoor kitchen, churn butter and make some jam. Taste testing encouraged! This event is part of Mountain Maryland Museum Week
During Museum Week 2025, the F. Brooke Whiting House will be open for walk up house tours of the 1911 bungalow that features the collections of Brooke and Anne Whiting.
As part of our ongoing effort to support and celebrate local creativity, our gallery is proud to present an interview series featuring the local voices behind the art. In each conversation, a local artist will share the story behind their work—their motivations, their artistic…
History Discovery Center Discussion Series History of Local Brewing. Advance tickets go on sale at www.alleganycountyhistory.org on May 22.
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers a three-hour round trip excursion from Cumberland to Frostburg on their fully-restored 1309 steam engine, the largest operating locomotive of its type in the world.
Allegany County, 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…
If you have toured the C&O Canal, chances are you have learned a lot about the history of transportation and the Civil War. The only thing missing from your experience is the boat. Located along the Trestle Walk at Canal Place, The Cumberland allows visitors to learn about life…
Located near the Frostburg Depot and Great Allegheny Switchback, this brand new immersive memorial honors more than 700 miners who lost their lives in the region’s coal mines from 1838 to 2007.
Built in 1837 by the George's Creek Coal and Iron Company, the Iron Furnace was the first in the United States to successfully use coal and coke fuel rather than charcoal to produce pig iron. The massive furnace produced nearly 75 tons of iron per week at its height of…
Lefty Grove was born in the small coal-mining town of Lonaconing, Maryland, on March 6, 1900. He rose from the depths of abject poverty to become one of the greatest players in baseball history. Lefty retained a residence in Lonaconing throughout his baseball career. He raised…
Authorized during Thomas Jefferson's administration and constructed beginning in 1811, the National Road was the main transport path for thousands of settlers and helped to physically unite the young nation during its westward expansion. About 620 miles long, the National Road…
Stretching from Georgetown to Cumberland, the canal was used as a way to transport rich natural resources such as iron ore, coal, and timber, from the West to the Eastern Seaboard, which fueled the development of the canal. Located at mile-post 155.2 of the canal, the Paw Paw…
Located at 535 Fayette Street, about ¾ mile from the Church, Rose Hill is both the Parish cemetery and resting place of most of Cumberland's historic personages. Rose Hill was given to Emmanuel by the family of Captain David Lynn, who was given the land in payment for services…
Where the story of America's early transportation milestones is told in our rivers, rails, trails, mountains, and towns.
Where the story of America's early transportation milestones is told in our…
Mountain Maryland is home to three of Maryland's collection of scenic byways that…
Follow along the George Washington Trail 1753 through Allegany County, the Mountain…
Allegany County, Maryland, boasts three centuries of American history. The heyday of…
