The museum begins with rare Ice Age fauna discovered in deep mountain caves, covers the arrival and lifeways of the region’s Native American populations and includes a rich cast of legendary frontiersmen.
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3 Pershing St
CumberlandMD21502
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Rated 5 by Allen S

October 29, 2025

Allen S

Definitely a museum to visit while in Cumberland, Maryland.

The museum was very interesting and informative. The museum staff was very helpful and friendly. The first floor told a very good story of the National Road. There were exhibits about early...

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Rated 5 by S5471TKjamesk

October 08, 2025

S5471TKjamesk

Interesting history

Very nice museum telling the history of the area. It was interesting to find out that some of the manufacturing history connects back to Ohio where I'm from.

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Rated 3 by J8896YQlauries

October 25, 2024

J8896YQlauries

Free county museum

Located in a former post office, this county museum resides on two floors. It is free to enter and has specific exhibits from the canal age and local employers-glassware, dept stores, tire...

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