| Located at Canal Place, Cumberland, MD 301-777-TRAIL (8724) |
| Cumberland Trail Connection |
| Area Attractions |
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
(1849) & Fort Cumberland
Earthworks (1755)
Located on Washington St. Built in
1849 on the site of Ft.
Cumberland, the famous frontier
outpost during the French and
Indian War. The church was built
over a series of trenches and as
Cumberland grew, the remaining
parts of the trenches were filled in.
Visitors to the church can walk
through the remaining tunnels.
Special features of the Emmanuel
Episcopal Church include original
Tiffany stained glass windows
from three different periods, a
large scale model of Ft.
Cumberland and other beautiful
stained glass. (301) 777-3364
(1849) & Fort Cumberland
Earthworks (1755)
Located on Washington St. Built in
1849 on the site of Ft.
Cumberland, the famous frontier
outpost during the French and
Indian War. The church was built
over a series of trenches and as
Cumberland grew, the remaining
parts of the trenches were filled in.
Visitors to the church can walk
through the remaining tunnels.
Special features of the Emmanuel
Episcopal Church include original
Tiffany stained glass windows
from three different periods, a
large scale model of Ft.
Cumberland and other beautiful
stained glass. (301) 777-3364
Canal Place is a celebration of
the spirit and hard work that
made Cumberland a bustling
hub of commerce and
transportation during the 19th
Century. Maryland’s first official
heritage area is a family-
friendly destination developing
around the Western Terminus
of the C&O Canal.
the spirit and hard work that
made Cumberland a bustling
hub of commerce and
transportation during the 19th
Century. Maryland’s first official
heritage area is a family-
friendly destination developing
around the Western Terminus
of the C&O Canal.
Preserving America’s colorful Canal era and
transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of
adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a
lifeline for communities and businesses along
the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and
other agricultural products floated down the canal
to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike
the C&O Canal each year to enjoy the natural,
cultural and recreational opportunities available.
transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of
adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a
lifeline for communities and businesses along
the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and
other agricultural products floated down the canal
to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike
the C&O Canal each year to enjoy the natural,
cultural and recreational opportunities available.
The Western Maryland Scenic
Railroad departs at 11:30 The
round trip lasts 3 1/2 hours.
Reservations are recommended
as trains can sell out.
Reservations are suggested.
Take the train up the mountain
and ride a rental bike back
down. Book your trip with CTC
and save. Regular price: $64
special promotion price $40.
Railroad departs at 11:30 The
round trip lasts 3 1/2 hours.
Reservations are recommended
as trains can sell out.
Reservations are suggested.
Take the train up the mountain
and ride a rental bike back
down. Book your trip with CTC
and save. Regular price: $64
special promotion price $40.
Allegany County Museum
The City of Cumberland is
nestled in the mountains of
Western Maryland, at the
confluence of the Potomac
River and Wills Creek. Since
Colonial times, Cumberland
been central to the history of
the region and, indeed, the
history of our country.
The City of Cumberland is
nestled in the mountains of
Western Maryland, at the
confluence of the Potomac
River and Wills Creek. Since
Colonial times, Cumberland
been central to the history of
the region and, indeed, the
history of our country.
George Washington’s Headquarters
(1755)
Located in Riverside Park on Greene
St. Used by Washington when he was
an aid to General Braddock during the
French and Indian War. Hosted by
Cresap Chapter NS DAR since 1921.
This log cabin, believed to be the only
remaining structure from the original
Fort Cumberland, was used by then-
Colonel George Washington as his
official quarters during the French and
Indian War. The tiny one-room cabin is
not open to the public, but it does have
a viewing window and an audio
description.
(1755)
Located in Riverside Park on Greene
St. Used by Washington when he was
an aid to General Braddock during the
French and Indian War. Hosted by
Cresap Chapter NS DAR since 1921.
This log cabin, believed to be the only
remaining structure from the original
Fort Cumberland, was used by then-
Colonel George Washington as his
official quarters during the French and
Indian War. The tiny one-room cabin is
not open to the public, but it does have
a viewing window and an audio
description.
Gordon-Roberts House (1867)
Located at 218 Washington
Street. The house features
Victorian period furniture,
antiques, and displays,
pertaining to Allegany County
history. Carriage house, formal
garden, and Victorian gift shop.
Located at 218 Washington
Street. The house features
Victorian period furniture,
antiques, and displays,
pertaining to Allegany County
history. Carriage house, formal
garden, and Victorian gift shop.
The New Embassy Theatre, Inc.
49 Baltimore Street
Telephone: (301) 722-4692
Fax: (301) 722-2583
Toll Free: 1-877-722-4692
Restored Multipurpose 1931 Art Deco
Movie Theatre. The New Embassy
Theatre attracts local patrons and tourists
who get a taste of urban culture and the
allied arts in an authentic movie palace
atmosphere. Special events include
Broadway musical revivals, an ongoing
composers' tribute series, rock shows,
and theatre skills workshops, in addition
to the Passport Cafe in the Embassy
lobby, from April to December.
49 Baltimore Street
Telephone: (301) 722-4692
Fax: (301) 722-2583
Toll Free: 1-877-722-4692
Restored Multipurpose 1931 Art Deco
Movie Theatre. The New Embassy
Theatre attracts local patrons and tourists
who get a taste of urban culture and the
allied arts in an authentic movie palace
atmosphere. Special events include
Broadway musical revivals, an ongoing
composers' tribute series, rock shows,
and theatre skills workshops, in addition
to the Passport Cafe in the Embassy
lobby, from April to December.
Washington Street Historic
District
Begins at Baltimore Street and
extends to the 600 block. The
structures maintain a standard of
architectural quality and
uniformity of the mid 1800 period.
Self guided tour brochure is
available at the Visitors
Information Center.
District
Begins at Baltimore Street and
extends to the 600 block. The
structures maintain a standard of
architectural quality and
uniformity of the mid 1800 period.
Self guided tour brochure is
available at the Visitors
Information Center.
Brooke Whiting House of Art
632 Washington Street
Telephone: (301) 777-7782
The F. Brooke Whiting Museum is a 1911 American Bungalow house museum that is listed on the National Historic
Register and is a part of the Washington Street historic district, as the district was extended recently to #632 to
include the museum. The Whiting Museum houses Brooke Whiting's Master Collection, which he amassed through
inheritance, world traveling, and dealings with prestigious antique dealers and auction houses around the world.
His collection consists primarily of Asian Works of Art and Eighteenth-Century American Furniture. The Whiting
Collection also includes, but is not limited to, Staffordshire figures, miniature portraits, Russian and Greek icons,
and various artwork from around the globe.
632 Washington Street
Telephone: (301) 777-7782
The F. Brooke Whiting Museum is a 1911 American Bungalow house museum that is listed on the National Historic
Register and is a part of the Washington Street historic district, as the district was extended recently to #632 to
include the museum. The Whiting Museum houses Brooke Whiting's Master Collection, which he amassed through
inheritance, world traveling, and dealings with prestigious antique dealers and auction houses around the world.
His collection consists primarily of Asian Works of Art and Eighteenth-Century American Furniture. The Whiting
Collection also includes, but is not limited to, Staffordshire figures, miniature portraits, Russian and Greek icons,
and various artwork from around the globe.
The Allegany Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to ensure that Allegany County is A Community
Alive with the Arts! Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual
and performing arts in Western Maryland in order to enhance the quality of life in our area. Our ongoing goals are
to champion the arts in Allegany County, to support practicing artists and local art organizations, to encourage
economic development through the arts and to facilitate the growth of our community into a regional arts
destination.
Alive with the Arts! Our mission is to promote awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual
and performing arts in Western Maryland in order to enhance the quality of life in our area. Our ongoing goals are
to champion the arts in Allegany County, to support practicing artists and local art organizations, to encourage
economic development through the arts and to facilitate the growth of our community into a regional arts
destination.
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