Rediscover Cumberland
The city of Cumberland is excited to reveal its all-new look to its historic city center, a transformation that's been years in the making. The county seat of Allegany County, Cumberland, MD, has had a front-row seat to countless important moments in American history. Since the nation’s infancy, Cumberland has served as one of the United States’ most significant transportation hubs … for covered wagons, canal boats, trains, automobiles and bicycles. It even served as a resting place for freedom-seekers traveling endless miles on foot as they made their way along the Underground Railroad. Both a commitment to historic preservation and a desire to honor all the ways that people have traveled to and through the city will result in a beautiful and functional space that gives residents and business owners a renewed sense of pride in their community and visitors an array of reasons to come – or come back – to Cumberland.
Rediscover Cumberland Grand Reopening Celebration
Join us for the Grand Reopening of Cumberland's Historic City Center culminating in a ribbon cutting at 11 am on November 14, 2024. Stay afterwards to enjoy lunch at the local establishments, shop our unique list…
About the Design
The major goal of the redevelopment program was to focus attention back on the historic downtown, breathing new life into old buildings and truly looking at how people shop, dine and travel in the 21st century. As part of the new vision, one lane of slow-moving automobile and bicycle traffic will return to Baltimore Street, which will once again become a central gathering place. The new single-lane street will is flanked by sidewalks that measure more than 20 feet wide and allow for plenty of pedestrian passage, as well as outdoor dining space for the many restaurants that were already operating downtown or that have decided to open thanks to the redevelopment. The street has been planted with London Plane, a hardy and fast-growing shade tree that was specifically selected because of its ability to form an open canopy several stories above the street. The trees’ branches will easily clear the 12-foot-tall streetlights, which means that people moving along the street can easily see signs and marquees and appreciate the architectural features of the historic buildings. The landscaping plan was specially designed to result in unobstructed views up and down the entire street.
Additional Grand Opening Weekend Events
- Allegany Arts Council
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Allegany Arts Council is excited to announce the first in a series of pop-up exhibitions across our community. The Pop-Up Members Show takes place November 2-23, 2024, and showcases the work of Arts Council members across a wide variety of mediums. A Public Opening will take…
The play tells the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, and his mysterious and malevolent alter ego, Mr. Edward Hyde. Jekyll’s experiments with a serum he invents lead to the physical and moral transformation into Hyde, an embodiment of his darker impulses. It…
To celebrate the reopening of Baltimore Street, the Embassy Theatre presents a revue of songs performed by some of your favorite Ambassadors. Join us on Wednesday, November 13 at 8 pm as we feature twenty songs performed by eighteen singers. Conceived and directed by Tom…
Join us for the Grand Reopening of Cumberland's Historic City Center culminating in a ribbon cutting at 11 am on November 14, 2024. Stay afterwards to enjoy lunch at the local establishments, shop our unique list of retailers, and take in the incredible transformation of the…
Join us for Downtown Cumberland's Grand Re-opening Celebration on Thursday, November 14th! The long-awaited time is almost here and we are ready to continue bringing business to the Cumberland area! Celebrate at Myla & Maple with fall/winter arrivals, permanent jewelry by…
Join SomaSou MedSpa in Cumberland, MD, for their one-year celebration! The event will include drinks, discounts, raffles and giveaways.
- Allegany Museum
- Recurring every week day
"Reflect, Rethink, Reimagine: Cumberland" is a temporary museum exhibit focused on the historical development of Downtown Cumberland. The exhibit was created by the students in Brian White's Historical Research Methods honors class at Allegany High School and showcases the…
Join us on November 15th to celebrate Myla & Maple's first anniversary during the grand re-opening festivities downtown! Enjoy exclusive in-store discounts and cocktails throughout the day while shopping at Myla & Maple. We're thrilled to partner with Piece of You for…
Noah G. Fowler is a songwriter and guitarist now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Drawing influences from his past in Canadian maritime Fiddle jams, smoky Pennsylvania mountain dive bars, underground Allston basement shows, and his present - learning from Nashville’s honky tonk…
Trae Sheehan returns to the American Woodmark stage at the Loft! An old soul from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Trae Sheehan has been writing songs and performing since the age of ten. A lover of imagery and storytelling through lyrics based on old stories and poems, he…
“Mamma Mia” .. here we go again! The ABBA tribute ABBAmania returns to Cumberland after a sell out performance here in 2020! This time, they’re bringing their “tribute friend” CHER! Do You “Believe”? We do! This two hour spectacular features the many hits from ABBA (“Dancing…
Join us Saturday, November 16th as we celebrate the reopening of Downtown Cumberland! We’ll have giveaways, a free escape room game (Find the Island Gold), and throwback pricing for the day! Today’s escape rooms will be $25 per person for groups of 4 or more. No promo code…
In Celebration of the Baltimore St. re-opening, the Loft is proud to bring two fan favorites to the American Woodmark Stage! Sure to be an incredible jazzy-funky night! At 8 PM ToMaJiTo, a contemporary jazz/funk group, will take the AW stage to perform music by The Yellow…
Come celebrate the reopening of our historic downtown Cumberland! Festivities kick off at noon with a parade, followed by live music on two stages, kids' activities (bounce houses, rides, face painting, balloon animals), fire pits for roasting marshmallows, and a Scavenger Hunt…
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Holiday Wine Tasting and Shop presented by the Cumberland Theatre in partnership with Ristorante Ottaviani Saturday, November 16th, 12:00 – 5:00 pm Ottaviani Tasting Room and Lounge Looking for the perfect wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey? Trying to find the…
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Joe Pug, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his evocative lyrics and soulful harmonica. With a career spanning over a decade, Joe Pug has captivated audiences worldwide, sharing stages with legends and gracing major…
Tours of the historic 19th century Emmanuel Episcopal Church include the tunnels (the remnants of 18th century Fort Cumberland) and their role in the Underground Railroad; beautiful stained-glass windows (three by Tiffany); and examples of Tiffany’s liturgical art. Tours begin on…
A special free concert! From Estonia. Rebecca Kontus is a professional singer-songwriter, who is difficult to categorize by genre. Her voice is like molten Swiss chocolate mixed with liquid gold and it sounds good in jazz, but she has experimented and tested herself in various…
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
Cumberland's juncture for the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage bike trails is the central location for riders traveling between Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington, DC. The Potomac River flows through downtown, separating the city from the neighboring state of West Virginia. You could say Cumberland is the heartbeat of adventure, with ample opportunities to connect with nature and outfitters to get you started on your biking, kayaking, and fly-fishing excursions in and around the area. But for Cumberland, history may speak the loudest. You can almost sense the stories around you as you hear the loud whistle from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad or walk the Washington Street historic district with residential architectural styles, ranging from Greek Revival to Victorian, Colonial Revival to bungalows. Immerse yourself in the tales of the underground tunnels of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, constructed in 1850 overtop the former Fort Cumberland trenches. According to oral history, the tunnels beneath the church became escaped slaves' last stop in slave territory before making their way to the Mason-Dixon Line just four miles north of Cumberland.
Historic Walking Tour of Cumberland
Take a self-guided walking tour to explore stunning architecture and the historic significance of Cumberland’s roots and growth through…