Frostburg A&E District
Main Street in Frostburg.
From modern music venues to historical performing spaces, Frostburg thrives on creative spirit.
Eight miles west of Cumberland on the National Road, the small Appalachian town of Frostburg has emerged as an arts destination and is generating great excitement.
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Included in the Arts and Entertainment District is Frostburg State University, whose Cultural Events Series presents big-time live entertainment – theater, jazz and a wide range of special events – that draws from the tri-state area.
Today, in addition to dedicated arts spaces, local businesses dedicate their wall space to works by local artists, creating a community driven love for the arts. Full of painters, potters, jewelry crafters, designers, and fiber artists, the Frostburg arts scene ranges from traditional Appalachian to modern works.
After taking in all the art activities, head to the Princess Restaurant and look for the booth with the small brass plaque where Harry Truman sat with his wife, Bess, in 1953.
Frostburg A&E District
Main Street in Frostburg.
Eight miles west of Cumberland on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad route, historic Frostburg is best known as the home of Frostburg State University. The university is actually part of Frostburg’s Arts and Entertainment District. Like Cumberland, the Appalachian town of Frostburg has emerged as an arts destination and is generating great excitement. The A&E District in is Frostburg managed by FrostburgFirst.
From modern music venues to historical performing spaces, Frostburg thrives on creative spirit. Local businesses dedicate their wall space to works by local artists, creating a community driven love for the arts. Full of painters, potters, jewelry crafters, designers, and fiber artists, the Frostburg arts scene ranges from traditional Appalachian to modern works.
