Maryland’s First Heritage Area
In 1993, Maryland created the state’s first Heritage Area- Canal Place, and established the Canal Place Preservation & Development Authority to oversee the preservation, development, and management of the Canal Place Preservation District, a designated heritage area in Cumberland around the western end of the C&O Canal.
In 2018 the Heritage Area was expanded to include historically significant districts within the cities of Cumberland and Frostburg. The enlarged Heritage Area has been appropriately renamed The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area and includes sites that tell a fascinating story of early America, from the mid-1700’s through to today.
Heritage Area Staff
Deidra Ritchie
Executive Director
Kimberly Folk
Marketing and Media Director
Nicole Gray
Executive Assistant/Financial Manager
Crystal Lloyd
Administrative Aide
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Park Mobile now at Canal Place
Now in use at Canal Place, Park Mobile gives you the ability to park, pay, and extend your parking session, quickly and easily right from your phone. The app, once installed, can be used in over 4,000 locations across all major cities in North America. Canal Place Train Station lot is ZONE 23889. The lot across the street is ZONE 23888. Download the Park Mobile App in the Apple or Google Play store or text PARK 77223. Set up your account. Enter your zone number. Select the amount of time you wish to park and start your session. You will receive alerts before your time expires and will have the opportunity to extend your time.
Celebrate Americas 250th Anniversary in Allegany County, MD
Allegany County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America all year with a full calendar of events, programming and fun for everyone. Visit: MDMountainside.com for a complete list so that you don’t miss any of the fun. Enjoy one of the many heritage attractions in Allegany County or take a tour and explore your local history right here in your own backyard!