Allegany Museum

05/29/2026

This little fawn was trying to "hide" this morning....😄

She rejoined with her mother afterwards.

Photos sent in by one of our board members.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Due to schools being closed tomorrow for inclement weather, we have to postpone Frost Elementary’s Wax Museum presentation. Stay safe and dry!

05/26/2026

Sadly the Wax Museum event with Frost Elementary School is postponed due to schools being closed. Stay tuned for rain date!

All are welcome at the Allegany Museum Wednesday, May 27 to support our 5th graders as they present a Civil War wax museum for the community!

05/24/2026

On this day...

272 years ago, May 24th, 1754, Colonel George Washington and his 150-man contingent of the Virginia Regiment will arrive at the Great Meadows. After a month of building a road through the Appalachian wilderness, the Great Meadows will be seen as a grassy oasis in a sea of trees.

This natural meadow will be seen as a natural stopping point for Washington’s command that will allow their cattle and horses to graze. Bisecting the Great Meadow is two streams (Indian Run and Great Meadow Run), which will provide fresh water for both men and animals.

05/21/2026

Grateful for Maryland Historical Trust Support!

We’re honored to share that the Allegany Museum has been awarded a grant through the Maryland Historical Trust’s Museum Assistance Program (MAP) — the first round of awards since 2011!

We’re deeply thankful to the Maryland Historical Trust for recognizing the importance of preserving and sharing Maryland’s rich history.

Your continued support helps us keep Cumberland’s stories alive — from our local heritage to the broader tapestry of Maryland’s past!

https://mdhistoricaltrust.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/announcing-the-fy26-historical-and-cultural-museum-assistance-program-grants/

05/20/2026

Join us at the Allegany Museum on May 27 at 6:00 PM for a special presentation of Frost Elementary School’s 5th Grade Civil War “Wax” Museum! Students will bring history to life as they portray notable figures from the Civil War era and share their stories. Light refreshments will be provided.

This free event is open to the public!

All are welcome at the Allegany Museum Wednesday, May 27 to support our 5th graders as they present a Civil War wax museum for the community!

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

Planning your next GAP adventure? Don’t miss a stop at the Allegany Museum in Cumberland, MD!

Right along the Great Allegheny Passage, this fascinating museum celebrates the rich culture, history, and heritage of Western Maryland and Greater Appalachia; from early Native American settlement and George Washington’s surveying days to transportation, industry, and local glass, rubber, brewing, and coal stories.

Whether you’re rolling through on two wheels or exploring the trail on foot, it’s a perfect way to dig deeper into the story of the region you’re riding through. Learn, explore, and make your GAP journey even more memorable!

Learn more: https://gaptrail.org/amenities/allegany-museum