Allegany County Library, Cumberland, Maryland, USA, Jun 2011
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Allegany County Library
31 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
USA
Tel.: +1 (301) 777 1200
Fax: +1 (301) 777 7299
Email: washingtonstlibrary@allconet.org
Homepage: alleganycountylibrary.info/contentpages.asp?loc=116
Best Attractions & Things to do in Cumberland, Maryland MD
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List of Best Things to do in Cumberland, Maryland (MD)
Great Allegheny Passage
Rocky Gap State Park
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
C&O Canal - Paw Paw Tunnel
C&O Canal National Historical Park and Visitors Museum
Allegany Museum
Charis Winery
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Gordon-Roberts House
George Washington's Headquarters
A Glimpse of Downtown Cumberland Md - A Western Maryland City
Cumberland is a city in and the county seat of Allegany County, Maryland, United States. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a population of 103,299. Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. It also has a rich history.
Historically Cumberland was known as the Queen City, as it was once the second largest city in the state. Because of its strategic location on what became known as the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, after the American Revolution it served as a historical outfitting and staging point for westward emigrant trail migrations throughout the first half of the 1800s. In this role, it supported the settlement of the Ohio Country and the lands in that latitude of the Louisiana Purchase. It also became an industrial center, served by major roads, a canal connecting to Washington, DC, and railroads. Industry declined after World War II. Much of the later urban, business and technological development in the state has been concentrated in eastern coastal cities. Today the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the poorest in the United States, ranking 305th out of 318 metropolitan areas in per capita income.
This video focuses on some of Cumberland's notable landmarks including the Allegany Courthouse, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, downtown mall, the Mason Lodge #131, and railroad station. The clip ends with views of the Cumberland Narrows.
Cumberland Railroad station (Western Maryland Railway Station) is a historic railway station in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1913 as a stop for the Western Maryland Railway (WM). The building was operated as a passenger station until the WM ended service in 1959, and it continued to be used by the railway until 1976. It was subsequently restored and currently serves as a museum and offices, as well as the operating base for a heritage railway.
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Cumberland, Maryland in Cumberland's Historic District is built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career; earthworks from the fort (built in 1755) still lie beneath the church. Although the Emmanuel parish dates from 1803, the cornerstone of the current native sandstone building was laid in 1849 and completed in 1851. The church contains original Tiffany stained-glass windows from three different periods and a scale model of Fort Cumberland. The grounds are part of the Fort Cumberland Walking Trail, signposted with plaques and detailed in a leaflet available from the visitor center.
The Cumberland Narrows (or simply The Narrows) is a water gap in western Maryland in the United States, just west of Cumberland. Wills Creek cuts through the central ridge of the Wills Mountain Anticline at a low elevation here between Wills Mountain to the north and Haystack Mountain to the south. Cliffs and talus of the two mountains' Tuscarora quartzite caprock are prominent within the Narrows. A prominent rocky outcropping at the south end of Wills Mountain in the Cumberland Narrows is known as Lover's Leap.
The Cumberland Town Center is located in a river valley in “Mountain Maryland” – the Appalachians in Allegany County – Cumberland is an historic town (27 listings in the National Register of Historic Places) that has evolved into a vibrant arts community.
Cumberland’s Town Centre is comprised of a three-block pedestrian mall with adjacent side streets and offers fine dining, unique shops, stylish living and blossoming artist colony, all housed in significant turn-of-the-century architecture.
Canal Place Heritage Area, at the western end of the C&O Canal, showcases the heritage of this former railroad hub. It also features an enticing mix of retail, galleries and recreation. Boat rides on the canal and excursions aboard an old-time train powered by a steam locomotive are available from Canal Place.
The “Trestle Walk” at Canal Place connects the restored Western Maryland Railway Station – home of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and the Allegany County Visitor Center – with the C&O Canal Tow Path, where you can begin an invigorating hike or bike ride.
Allegany County Maryland - Series 0ne - preview
1800's through 1999 pictorial, mostly consisting of Buildings, Landscape, Lifestyles and Transportation of Allegany County Maryland
Caleb Nickerson House Museum, Chatham Massachusetts
The Caleb Nickerson House Museum is owned by the Nickerson Family Association, Inc., a non-profit corporation headquartered in Chatham Massachusetts on Cape Cod. In 2003-2004, the building was relocated over water from the Stage Neck area of Chatham to its current site that also contains the Nickerson Genealogy Center and the site of the first English settler homestead in Chatham. William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson were the first to settler Chatham in the 1660s. The Caleb Nickerson House Museum is open on Wednesday mornings during summer months and for special events throughout the year.
Al Feldstein Overview of the History of Cumberland Maryland - Founded 1749
Cumberland is also known as the Queen City of Maryland / This video was produced for Understanding the rich History of Cumberland Maryland with renown Historian Al Feldstein - The Emanuel Episcopal Church Congregation was established in 1803 and built on the original site of Fort Cumberland where the Video Location in the center of the Gothic Structure / For the record Mr. Feldstein is the top historian in Western Maryland.........Genius Mind!! He understands the three dimensional picture of history because of his advanced researched methods that he established by analysis of all historical infrastructure including building by building, street by street throughout Western Maryland from the Colony Days to the present 21st Century....... Mr. Feldstein also has written numerous books on the history of Western Maryland...A Historian with incredible people skills is very rare! He definitely is the Ambassador of Allegany County and most certainly Cumberland Maryland! The best!! Again the City was founded in 1749 by the Ohio Company as a trading post at the Confluence of Wills Creek and North Branch of the Potomac River which is approximately 200 yards from where we produced the video.
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J. Scott Shipe produced this video for educational purposes / questions regarding the content please contact jssh2o@aol.com
File Video 2018 - 293 - 1,923 Water Advocacy Knowledge Academy Learning Series
Top Place To Live Cumberland Maryland
How a small city in western Maryland was named one of the most affordable places to live in the country. Why residents and business owners find Cumberland so appealing.
Cumberland, Maryland Travel Guide in 2 Minutes!
Great Allegheny Passage Trail-
Mark's Café- 37 Baltimore Street
Museums at Canal Place- 13 Canal Street,
Allegany Museum- 3 Pershing Street,
C&O Canal Museum-
George Washington's Headquarters- 38 Greene Street
Allegany Arts Council Art Gallery- 9 North Centre Street
The Book Centre- 15 North Centre Street
Cartridges Galore- 68 Pershing Street
Farmers Market- Thursdays on Baltimore Street
Outdoor Restaurants on the Downtown Mall-
Baltimore Street Grill
Culinaire Café
Manhattan Social
City Lights
Mezzos
Uncle Jack's Pizzeria
Queen City Creamery
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad- 13 Canal Street
Rocky Gap State Park & Casino- 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
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Patrick's Pub- 7 Willison Place
Queen City Creamery- 108 West Harrison Street
Candyland- 10325 National Highway NW
Embassy Theatre- 49 Baltimore Street
Wild Things Bar- 113 East Main Street, Frostburg, Maryland
Cumberland-
People's History of Cumberland Exhibit
Experience history through the stories of those who lived it at the Cumberland Museum, located in Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. For more information, visit cumberlandmuseum.ca .
Cumberland Maryland flood 2018
Arts & Entertainment Districts in Allegany County
Andy Vick, executive director of the Allegany Arts Council, talks about the economic impact of the State of Maryland's Arts & Entertainment District program in Downtown Cumberland and Downtown Frostburg.
Thanks to Maryland Public Television for allowing us to excerpt from their Our Town: Cumberland video, which can be seen in its entirety at
Allegany County Board of County Commissioners - State of the County Address
Allegany County Board of County Commissioners - State of the County Address
Haunted Historic Mansion--Riversdale
From mansion's brochure: Riversdale, a National Historic Landmark, was begun bhy Henri Joseph Stier, a Flemish aristocrat who fled from political turmoil in Europe. Construction of the stucco-covered brick mansion near the new Federal City, Washington, began in 1801. After Stier's return to Europe in 1803, he gave the house to his daughter, Rosalie, and son-in-law George Calvert, a member of Maryland's founding family, who completed the house....Th Calvert's son, Charles Benedict, owned the property from 1839 to 1864. He was trhe principal founder of trhe Maryland Agricultural College, known today as the University of Maryland, College Park. ...The Riversdale House Museum offers a glimpse into the early 19th Century life of both the owners of the estate and the servants and slaves who worked there....A small admission fee...Open to the public Fridays and Sundays 12 noon to 3:30 PM year round except public holidays..
Director's note: If you take the tour upstairs you will see a manniquin dressed as the headless servant girl Abegail Spencer, who is rumored to roam the house and grounds at night looking for her head. She makes a ghost appearance in the video at about 24:00
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WINTERLAND ON THE WESTERN MARYLAND
Snow is always possible, but not promised. Fingers crossed and good vibes to Mother Nature!
Airmen Memorial Museum SD
6 Campers Rescued In Allegany County Forest
Six campers stranded by high water were rescued over the weekend from a forest our in Western Maryland.
September 9, 2018 Wills Creek flood Cumberland Maryland
Short video of the high waters in Cumberland in September. This one is Wills Creek down from the Narrows , on Mechanic St
Betty Van Newkirk
This short documentary recounts the life and work of Betty Van Newkirk, the late Frostburg historian, for use in the relocated Frostburg Museum. Explore the life of one of Frostburg’s most influential authors. Betty helped Frostburg in more ways than many realize, like saving the Palace Theater from closing permanently.
Moving 204
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad announces the acquisition of the Western Maryland Railway Pullman Business Car #204
Western Maryland Car #204, a former executive class car utilized on the Western Maryland Railway, was recently donated to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad by the family of the late R.R. Johnson.
During the past few weeks, the car has been prepared for transportation and moved from its current site in Swanton, MD to the maintenance shops of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad at Ridgeley, WV. The ultimate goal of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation is to restore the #204 to operating condition for use on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's acquisition of the Western Maryland Railway Business Car #204 is part of a continuing effort to preserve, restore and operate historic railroad equipment. Built by the Pullman Company in 1918 and later sold to the Western Maryland Railway, #204 was used extensively as a business car by company executives to travel the Western Maryland Railway.
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation would like to challenge YOU to contribute to the restoration of the #204. Each donor will be acknowledged on-board the #204 as our thanks for your assistance with preserving this gem of Maryland and railroad history. Once restored, #204 will be self-sustaining, providing an exciting charter opportunity for small groups, WMSR passengers, and as a special event display.
To make a monetary donation, please go to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation website at and select the #204 project under Which project would you like to donate to. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation is looking for supporting members and volunteers to help preserve, restore and maintain our railroad assets for future generations. To join, please go to our web-page and fill out your information on the membership form and select your membership level -
You can also keep up to date on the newest and most exciting events of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad by following our Facebook pages facebook.com/wmsrsteam and facebook.com/wmsrfoundation.
The move of the #204 from Garrett County was made possible through the efforts of many people and companies and it is important that the following be recognized for their contribution to this effort:
• Carl Belt, Incorporated
• Bill Miller Equipment
• Garrett County Roads Department
• Garrett County Sheriff's Department
• Maryland State Highway Administration
• Maryland State Police
• Allegany County Sheriff's Department
• Cumberland City Police Department
• Keystone Lime Company
• Maryland Minerals
• Atkinson Welding