Why Washington? Why
Cumberland MD?
George Washington visited this area at important points in his life and career.
In March 1748, during his time as a surveyor, he wrote of visiting
the Cresap home at the mouth of the South Branch of the Potomac. He notes of
this part of his journey: “I believe ye worst road than ever was trod by
Man or Beast.”
Washington began and ended his military service in Cumberland. His first visit
was in 1755 as Colonel George Washington, serving under Braddock in the French
and Indian War.
In 1794, as the Commander in Chief, he reviewed the troops gathered at Fort
Cumberland to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.
Visit all these places and more when you are in Cumberland to attend this
year’s Whiskey Rebellion Fest, Allegany Museum in Cumberland, Friday June 7, 6
to 10 pm.
Find places to visit on your Washington journey on this map:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t2xOkxl03a1DRdUUBYPGNoYzgPoDLNkV&usp=sharing
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