Cumberland Attractions

Named for Fort Cumberland, The town was the headquarters of Gen. Edward Braddock and Lt. George Washington, in 1787. The only surviving structure from the fort is Washington's one-room headquarters. The Cumberland Theatre is a regional professional theatre located in Cumberland.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

The Emmanuel Episcopal Church was built in 1849 on the site of Ft. Cumberland, the famous frontier outpost during the French and Indian War. Beneath the floor of the church are the cellars, magazines and earthworks from the Ft. Cumberland.

Gordon - Roberts House

The Gordon - Roberts House was built in 1867 by Josiah Hance Gordon, a prominent attorney in Cumberland. Costumed tour guides provide narrated tours of the three floors of the Second Empire style home. Changing exhibits throughout the year illustrate the lifestyle of an upper-middle class family of the late 1800's.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close			17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Facilities

Gift shop

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers round-trip excursions aboard a restored 1916 steam locomotive.

Facilities

Gift shop