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1819 Brew House
12801 Ali Ghan Road NorthEast • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-7005
Built in 1819 as a tavern along the National Pike; hit by a cannonball in the Civil War. Open 11am-12M. map
Appalachian Collection
12401 Willowbrook Road Southeast • Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
301-784-5276
Local history and genealogical resources covering Western Maryland. more... map
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Boat Replica
13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-724-3655
There is an on-board stable, a hay house, and a captain's cabin on this full scale boat replica. map
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Paw Paw Tunnel (circa 1850)
US 51 • Cumberland, MD 21502
Located Near Paw Paw, WV
301-722-8226
This Chesapeake & Ohio landmark tunnel cuts through 3,118 feet of rock, making it a major engineering feat. A towpath, park, and picnic facilities are on-site. map
National Road & Narrows
North Centre Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-5132
The first federally funded highway in the United States, was re-routed in 1832 through the Narrows, a 1,000-foot natural gap between Wills and Haystack mountains. map

Allegany County Historical Society
218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-8678
Victorian house with period and collection rooms used to develop exhibitions, programs, and events which relate to the history and traditions of the County and its peoples. more... map
Bell Tower Building
City Hall Plz
301-722-2820
Served as the police headquarters until 1936 and now houses the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce. map
George Washington's Headquarters (circa 1755)
Riverside Park at Green Street
301-722-2492
This log building served as George Washington's headquarters during the French and Indian War. Please call for schedule. map
Gordon-Roberts House (circa 1867)
218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-8678
Historic home that features Victorian period furniture, antiques, and displays pertaining to Allegany County history, carriage house, formal garden, and Victorian gift shop. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 4 p.m. more... map
History House (circa 1867)
218 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777- 8678
Victorian house that is a respository for hundreds of items of local and national significance. Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am-4pm. Sunday from 1:30-4pm(May-October) map
Washington Street Historic District
Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
600 Block of Washington Street
301-777-5905
American architectural history from the Federal style through Georgian Revival periods. map

Allegany Arts Council Gallery
52 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-2787
Professional art gallery with rotating exhibits every six weeks. more... map
F. Brooke Whiting Museum
632 Washington Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-7782
The F. Brooke Whiting Museum houses Brooke Whiting's Master Collection, which he amassed through inheritance, world traveling, and dealings with prestigious antique dealers and auction houses around the world. The museum is a 1911 American Bungalow house museum, built by a noteworthy Cumberland architect, George Sansbury. The F. Brooke Whiting Museum gives hourly tours, Tuesday - Saturday, at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Special tours may also be given by appointment. more... map
Transportation and Industrial Museum
13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-5905
Allegany County's rich transportation, industrial and cultural heritage is depicted in the hundreds of artifacts and numerous photographs contained in this museum. Call for hours. map

C&O Canal National Park Exhibit Center
13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-722-0542
A 3,200-foot exhibit center in Western Maryland Station which tells the story of the C&O Canal in Cumberland. Exhibits on boat building, the coal industry, and the area as a transportation crossroad are featured. map

Heritage Koaches
37 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-0293, 800-336-7963
Horse-drawn carriages and trolley available for tours of historic Cumberland. more... map
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
13 Canal Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-759-4400
Take a 3-hour round trip from Cumberland to Frostburg on a Baldwin 1916 steam locomotive. Call for schedule. more... map
Westmar Tours
37 Baltimore Street • Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-0293, 800-336-7963
A destination company offering package tours for schools, churches, motorcoach groups, family reunions, meetings and conventions. They also plan cruises and special events for local groups. more... map