Frostburg Attractions
The development of the town was shaped by the founding of the National Pike. The town was named Frostburg in 1820, by the Post Office, when mail service began.
Frostburg Museum
The Frostburg Museum is housed in an old school that was built in 1899. Displays include cameras from the 1890s, local history such as the National Road, the town's Main Street, education in the area, and the coal mining industry.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Thrasher Carriage Museum
The Thrasher Carriage Museum has a collection of early 19th and 20th century horse drawn vehicles including over 40 carriages. The vehicles include formal closed carriages, milk wagons, open sleighs, funeral wagons, golf carts, dog carts and President Roosevelt's inaugural carriage. The collection was once privately owned by local resident James Thrasher.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
November 1 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 |
