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CGTW Bar

Join Cumberland, Maryland as we recognize the “greatest generation” and their
sacrifices – both on the homefront and in battle.

  
  • Ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad with FDR, Andrews Sisters and Abbott & Costello
  • Swing to the sounds of the Andrews Sisters along with award winning Mountain Ridge High School Jazz Orchestra
  • Laugh to the comedy of Abbott & Costello
  • Meet WWII Living Historians in action
  • Dance to the big band sounds of The Potomac Highlands Dance Band
  • Watch B-25 Fly-In at the Cumberland Airport
  • View WWII vehicles and equipment
  • Enjoy homefront and military museum displays
  • Listen to WWII and Korean War veterans share their stories
  • Meet Clarence "Clancy" Lyall, Original member of 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Easy Company (Band of Brothers)
  

2009 Cumberland Goes to War
Rosie the Riveter

Congratulations, Jordan Schupfer!

Jordan Schupfer

Thank you to all the participants!

Click here to visit the contestant gallery.

Rosie the Riveter Contest 2009


  
  Cumberland Goes To War is made possible by the support of the Allegany County Department of Tourism, the Canal Place Development and Preservation Commission, Maryland Heritage Area Programs, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the City of Cumberland, the Potomac Highlands Airport Authority, the men and women who preserve the history of the 29th Infantry Division and many generous residents of Allegany County who have shared their memories and family treasures from World War II.  
 
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