Located on Pershing Street in Historic Downtown Cumberland, the Allegany Museum is a world-class museum that documents the rich history of Allegany County and the cultural, commercial, and geographic heritage of Appalachian Maryland throughout the eras. Designed by local architect, R. Holt Hitchins in the Art Deco and Neoclassical styles, the building was constructed as a US Court House and Post Office in 1932 and features beautiful finishes in marble and walnut, intricate detailing, and a 3,4000 square foot Grand Courtroom. Today, the building houses the museum houses a collection of over 50,000 items that trace the history of the region from the first Native American residents to the age of industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries.

3 Pershing St, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: 301-777-7200

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