History & Museums

History Lives Here

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 been preserved and are managed as visitor and community enrichment attractions.

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Mountain Maryland Museum Week

The 4th Annual Mountain Maryland Museum Week will take place June 13-22, 2025. Mountain Maryland Museum Week is a 10-day promotion celebrating Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland's three centuries of…

History & Heritage

Blogs

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George Washington Really Did Sleep Here

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African American Sites In Mountain Maryland

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Explore Indigenous American History Through Scenic Sites in Mountain Maryland

Scenic Byways

History Lives Here

Mountain Maryland is home to three of Maryland's collection of scenic byways that offer inviting views, magical main streets, enduring history, and engaging places.