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Allegany Museum, Cumberland, MD

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Allegany Museum

Regional heritage museum in Cumberland, Maryland, focused on the history of the Allegany area.

3 Pershing St., Cumberland, MD 21502 · Cumberland, MD

About Allegany Museum

Housed in a restored 1930s building in Cumberland, this museum preserves and presents the history of a multistate region within Appalachia. Its mission centers on community engagement through collecting, preserving, and exhibiting regional heritage, along with educational programming. The museum aims to grow into a well-known destination for heritage travelers. Visitors can explore exhibits across two floors, and the museum also hosts events, rentals, and volunteer activities.

  • #history
  • #heritage
  • #regional history
  • #Appalachia
  • #Cumberland

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