The Garrett County Historical Society combines different aspects of the history of Garrett County into three museums with diverse displays and presentations. The Garrett County Historical Museum features a variety of artifacts that portray the history of generations of Garrett County residents. The Museum houses a range of exhibits related to the history of the land, the founding of Garrett County and the Garrett County citizens’ way of life for from years past. The museum contains a replica of a B&O train called "Little Maryland." The train was built by Stephen Pagenhart when he was only 16 years old. The train was featured in the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The Exhibitions cover nine rooms, each presenting a specific era in the history of Garrett County.
Garrett County Historical Museum, 107 S 2nd St, Oakland, MD 21550, Phone: 301-334-3226
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