The Allegany County Historical Society

09/04/2026

Your thousand words for today. The America 250 Edition of Heritage Days would literally not be possible without the year-round work of the Historical Society Program Team, cooperation from our local governments and the unprecedented support of sponsors on this Main Stage banner.

09/03/2026

So what's this "First Oval Office Project" going to be at Canal Place during Cumberland Maryland's September 12-13 Heritage Days Weekend? Take a virtual tour and you'll know more...

Made possible by a generous grant from the State Society of the Cincinnati of PennsylvaniaWith additional thanks to Richard and Terry Corkran for their in-kind supportPhotography by Brandon Hull (HULLFILM)

09/02/2026

What great prints will be available when Heritage Days hits Historic City Center on Saturday, September 12th. The two color prints shown here are featured as murals in the Allegany Museum's Crossroads of America exhibit.

Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore Street, has an amazing selection of historical prints that will be available for sale during Heritage Days Festival. Be sure to make a trip to the Arcadian Gallery while enjoying Heritage Days.

www.heritagedaysfestival.com

09/01/2026

Welcome aboard! Sincere thanks to Chessie Federal Credit Union for becoming an America 250 Heritage Days Edition Supporting Sponsor and to Boggs & Company Wealth Management for their commitment to present the 2026 Wills Creek Muster.

08/31/2026

Cool stuff coming to Prospect Square for Heritage Days!

08/31/2026

Highly recommended! The Gilchrist Museum of the Arts has a great weekend planned during Heritage Days. Right in the middle of everything.

SAVE THE DATE! 🚂🎨 HERITAGE DAYS AT THE GILCHRIST: THE ART OF TRANSPORTATION 🎨🚂
Join us September 12–13 from 10 AM–6 PM as the C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts celebrates Heritage Days with a full weekend of art, history, music, food, creativity, and community!
This year, we're exploring “The Art of Transportation” with a special display bringing together historical artifacts and artwork inspired by the transportation era. Discover the ways transportation has shaped our history, communities, and creativity while exploring everything the Gilchrist has to offer.
🌿 Throughout the weekend, enjoy:
🎨 Artists in the Garden — Visit with Shannon Shine and other featured artists displaying their work throughout our beautiful garden space.
🚂 The Art of Transportation — Explore a special display combining historical transportation artifacts with artwork inspired by the era.
🔖 Children's Bookmark Activity & Craft Space — Bring the kids by to create and decorate their very own bookmark!
🍴 Wholesome Harvest — Grab something delicious while you enjoy the festivities.
🎶 Live Music on Sunday @ 1:30pm — Spend part of your Sunday relaxing with live music.
🍹 Full Bar — Grab a drink and take some time to enjoy the art, music, and atmosphere of the Gilchrist
🏛️ Explore the Gilchrist — Wander through the museum, experience our current exhibitions(including the new work featured in our upstairs community gallery,) explore the grounds, and discover a piece of Cumberland's artistic and cultural community.
Whether you're coming for Heritage Days, bringing the family out for an afternoon, or simply looking for a beautiful place to enjoy some art, food, history, and music, make sure the Gilchrist Museum is one of your stops!
📅 September 12–13, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
📍 C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts
Come visit, stay awhile, and take in all that the Gilchrist has to offer during Heritage Days!

08/30/2026

Great history. Great fun. Great place.The America 250 Edition of historic Cumberland Maryland's Heritage Days celebration is being held in the Mountain Side of Maryland between September 10th and the 13th.

This is the 56th time Heritage Days has been held, but there's never been a version quite like this one! Festival food, arts and crafts, church tours and kid's activities are always favorites. Authentic living history, great music and new venues added for America 250 make this experience worth the trip.

Discover more, including a full phone-friendly schedule and complete lists of food and craft vendors, at https://heritagedaysfestival.com

08/29/2026

Congratulations to MacMillan Pipe Major Andrew Donlon on placing 2nd in the Highland Society of London Gold Medal contest at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban. Well done, Andrew!

Andrew and the MacMillan United Pipe Band will be in Cumberland Maryland for Heritage Days on September 12th! The America 250 Edition of Cumberland's 56-year tradition belongs on your calendar! Follow this link for more info: https://heritagedaysfestival.com/

Founded in 1937, the Allegany County Historical Society is a 501c3, education-based non-profit organization with a mission to share the community’s rich history through museums, special collections and programming.

08/28/2026

Andrew Donlan and the MacMillan United Pipe Band will be in Cumberland Maryland for Heritage Days on September 12th! The America 250 Edition of Cumberland's 56-year tradition belongs on your calendar! Follow this link for more info: https://heritagedaysfestival.com/

Congratulations to MacMillan Pipe Major Andrew Donlon on placing 2nd in the Highland Society of London Gold Medal contest at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban. Well done, Andrew!

08/28/2026

It's official. The America 250 Edition Heritage Days Schedule is now live on-line. It will be a local history celebration like none before, expanding this year to Canal Place, Baltimore Street and Cumberland Maryland's Historic City Center.

https://heritagedaysfestival.com/2026-heritage-days-schedule/