Allegany Museum has a comprehensive firefighting collection, including artifacts, equipment, photographs, and a narrative of the story of fire fighting in Cumberland. In 1872, Cumberland installed its first municipal water system, including fire plugs and water mains....
Did you know that there have been thirty glass manufacturers in the Cumberland area? Did you or a relative own or work for any of these companies? If so, please reply in the comments and tell us about it. Did you know that Allegany Museum, Cumberland MD, has a...
The Kelly-Springfield Tire Company legacy lives on at Allegany Museum, Pershing Street, Cumberland MD, where an extensive display of artifacts and memorabilia are exhibited across several rooms. Edwin Kelly founded the Kelly Springfield Tire Company in 1894. Mr. Kelly...
The Crossroads of America exhibition, currently under construction on the first floor of Allegany Museum, is slated to open later this year. The Museum is proud that the exhibition will include women and people of color, who are often overlooked in historical...
The Crossroads of America exhibition, which is currently being constructed on the first floor of Allegany Museum, covers the history of the National Road. We are taking care to include people who have often been overlooked. For example, did you know that, in the...
What an amazing George Washington Whiskey Rebellion Fest last Friday evening. Here are some messages from people who were there: “One of the best whiskey tasting events”. “Food was amazing and plenty.” “Gold stars all around- a quality entertainment!” “A great night...
Guests at the George Washington Whiskey Rebellion Fest, brought to you by the Community Trust Foundation, will be able to take an exclusive guided tour of Allegany Museum’s new permanent exhibition, Crossroads of America. This exciting opportunity is made possible by...
A quick quiz on the National Road 1. Where did the National Road (Cumberland Road) begin? For a couple of decades, the road followed Greene Street to Haystack before funds became available to build the bridges and the roadbed through the Narrows. That’s why the zero...
Why Allegany Museum’s Whiskey Rebellion Fest has a watermelon as an emblem The President of the United States, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the governors of four states were deadly serious: the Constitution itself was at stake! They...
The Allegany Museum’s doors would close. Sounds dramatic? Yes, it is. And, it is true! The George Washington Whiskey Rebellion Fest, this year brought to you by the Community Trust Foundation, is the major money-raiser for the Museum. The State and Federal governments...
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