ALLEGANY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CUMBERLAND, MD

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The Allegany County Historical Museum is a museum located in Cumberland, Maryland. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Allegany County. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the county jail. The building was constructed in 1818 and served as the county jail until 1976.

The museum features a wide variety of exhibits that cover the history of Allegany County from prehistoric times to the present day. Visitors can explore exhibits on the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the early settlers of the region, the Civil War, and the industrialization of the area. The museum also has a collection of artifacts related to the C&O Canal, which played an important role in the development of the region.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission fees vary depending on age and group size. The Allegany County Historical Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the region.

ALLEGANY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CUMBERLAND MD. US MID #8402400609

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 249,260 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

IMG_20231021_142432065 Museum of Natural History, Compton Science Center, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, USA (2023-10-21). <a href="https://www.nicolesharp.net/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nicolesharp.net/</a>
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IMG_20231021_142648393 Museum of Natural History, Compton Science Center, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, USA (2023-10-21). <a href="https://www.nicolesharp.net/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nicolesharp.net/</a>
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IMG_20231021_142717867 Museum of Natural History, Compton Science Center, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, USA (2023-10-21). <a href="https://www.nicolesharp.net/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nicolesharp.net/</a>
IMG_20231021_142744118 Museum of Natural History, Compton Science Center, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, USA (2023-10-21). <a href="https://www.nicolesharp.net/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.nicolesharp.net/</a>
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ALLEGANY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
218 WASHINGTON ST
CUMBERLAND
MD
21502-2827

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MID # 8402400609
Name ALLEGANY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name ALLEGANY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 526058406
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 629,088
REVENUE 249,260
LAT/LONG 39.651287, -78.769657
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 001100
US Census Block: 1053