Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area & Canal Place

19/12/2024

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

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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!

14/12/2024

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



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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.

25/11/2024

You better watch out, You better not cry, you better not pout I'm tellin' you why, Santa Claus is coming to town! See you Saturday. 🎄🎅🤶

23/11/2024

FY25 Mini Grants are open!
Do you work with a Non-profit or local jurisdiction?
Do you have a heritage related project that needs funding?
Are you located in the PWP Heritage Area?
Visit us online to get all of the details about our mini grant program or contact us [email protected] to discuss your project
Click below for details

PWP Heritage Area ABOUT US Maryland's First Heritage Area In 1993, Maryland created the state's first Heritage Area- Canal Place, and established the Canal Place Preservation

21/11/2024

The Heritage Area is getting all dressed up for the holidays. Get out this holiday season and shop small and enjoy the beauty of your hometown!
📸Erin Dettenburn Photography

19/11/2024

Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area has been busy lately. On Oct 23rd we traveled to Chestertown to meet with our Heritage Area administrators, board and colleagues to discuss our heritage work throughout MD and continue working on the statewide Heritage Area strategic plan. We also attended the first annual MD Outdoor Recreation Conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. We shared progress about the River Park and the Heritage Area expansion with industry partners throughout MD. The Heritage Areas were honored to receive the MD Tourism partnership award at the 40th annual Travel and Tourism Summit. This award honors organizations who work within MD tourism with various partners to elevate and promote Maryland tourism. Lastly, we visited with our local Rotary Club and discussed ongoing projects and programs within the Heritage Area. If you are interested in following us hit that like button and follow us and signup for newsletters at: www.passagesofthepotomac.org

15/11/2024

Join Olaf for a Winter Adventure at the Celebration Of Lights and Holiday Market at Canal Place on Saturday, Nov 30th. Shop local vendors and Canal Place Shops for unique gifts. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy dinner and vote on your favorite Christmas cookie. Bring a gift for Toys for Tots and meet Miss Maryland Teen Zoe Zuzak. This is a free community event. Come help us light up Canal Place and kick off the holiday season.