April 10th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany Museum is excited to announce that it will reopen its doors on April 12th for its 2023 Season. This local first class museum currently has a collection of over 50,000 items and features exhibits that highlight the unique heritage of the local region and its contribution to our nation’s development. The museum’s newest and largest exhibit, housed on the first floor, “Crossroads of America” traces the history of human movement through Cumberland and Allegany County. The second floor features local Industry from the region.

Museum hours are Wednesday thru Saturday 11-5,Sunday 1-5. Allegany Museum is located at 3 Pershing St, Cumberland MD.The Museum serves the Allegany area, which is part of the Appalachia region. The Allegany area includes Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, Mineral County in West Virginia, and Bedford and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania.

The Museum’s Mission is to engage the community by preserving and promoting our region’s unique heritage. To learn more about the Allegany Museum visit: alleganymuseum.org