Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area & Canal Place

17/01/2025

Another very productive and successful Mountain Maryland PACE is in the books. Thank you to the PACE comittee for a great event and thank you to the many local and regional leaders for your partnerships. Together we all make Mountain Maryland a better place to live and play.

02/01/2025

Visit Western MD for a new perspective on Maryland life.

There's an entirely different kind of beauty waiting for you in Western Maryland. One that will permanently change your perspective of Maryland.

01/01/2025

19/12/2024

FY26 Heritage Area Grants now open. Click the link for details deadline dates, guidelines, etc.

An official website of the State of Maryland.

18/12/2024

Christmas in Cumberland is a special treat. Come visit us and see what it is all about. Video; Stone Lyons

CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND - Elf Irene and Elf Sebastien were invited to the visit Cumberland by Santa; a great honor, as Cumberland, Maryland is as magical and it...

16/12/2024

Winter is a special time in the Mountain Maryland region. Come shop our new City Center in the downtown area and the Shops at Canal Place for the most unique and personal gifts. Take in one of our many Winter festivals or events. Visit one of the many museums in the area and learn about the stories of our history and heritage. Or take an exhilarating ride on the Polar Express Train Ride. A visit to Mountain Maryland this Winter is a must for the entire family!

11/12/2024

Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority, a state agency works for Allegany County. Bringing many low cost and free events to Cumberland. Through advocacy, education, and promotion the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area offers funding resources, technical assistance, and grant opportunities to local non-profit and jurisdictions throughout the Heritage Area. These resources would not be available without the support of the state programs that support Canal Place. Learn more at www.passagesofthepotomac.org

07/12/2024

Time to think about FY26 grant season

Save the date: the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority’s (MHAA) FY26 grant round for capital and non-capital heritage-related projects will be launching on Wednesday, December 18. Over $5 million in grant funding will be available across Maryland’s 13 heritage areas. https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/MHAA/heritage-areas.aspx

Grant guidelines, sample applications, due dates, and the link to begin an Intent to Apply form which is required and due Monday, January 27, 2025 will be available on the Maryland Heritage Areas webpages: https://mht.maryland.gov/.../heritage-areas-financial.aspx.

If you are interested in learning more about this grant opportunity, MHAA staff will be hosting virtual Q&A sessions to review the online application process, provide grant writing tips, discuss application requirements, and more. We hope you will join us!

Recorded Virtual Webinar:
Available December 18

Virtual Q&A Sessions (via Google Meet, details on the MHAA webpages):

Monday, January 6 from 1 to 2pm
Tuesday, January 14 from 10 to 11am
Tuesday, January 21 from 12 to 1pm
Friday, February 21 from 10 to 11am



Maryland Milestones (Anacostia Trails Heritage Area) Baltimore National Heritage Area Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area Patapsco Valley Heritage Area Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Garrett County Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area & Canal Place Beaches, Bays, Water Ways - Beach to Bay Heritage Area Heritage Montgomery I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism

02/12/2024

We would like to thank the vendors that sponsored various activities at the Celebration of Lights and Holiday Market.

01/12/2024

29/11/2024

We are looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with you tomorrow on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30th at the Celebration of Lights and Holiday Market at Canal Place. Shop Canal Place Shops and over 30 vendors, offering unique and personal gifts for the holidays. Meet with Santa and Mrs Claus, watch Olaf's Winter Adventure. Take in some live entertainment and grab some delicious food. Tree lighting will be at 5:30. You don't want to miss this celebration of the holidays!

28/11/2024

Wishing all of you a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

26/11/2024

Join us on Small Business Saturday, Nov 30th from 2pm to 8pm at Canal Place. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be lighting the tree at 5:30. shop local vendors and stores for unique Christmas gifts. Bring a toy for Toys for Happiness. Watch Olaf's Winter Adventure. Come hungry and eat at one of the many food vendors. Dress warm and enjoy an evening of food, fun , entertainment and more.