Garrett County Museum of Transportation
The Garrett County Transportation Museum features two floor of exhibits pertaining to the history of transportation in the area. Antique carriages, sleighs, buggies, fire department artifacts and automobiles are housed on the first floor along with a representation of A.D. Naylor's Blacksmith Shop, one of the earliest and most prominent businesses in Oakland.Location: 107 South Second Street, Oakland MarylandDirections: In Oakland, turn right onto Bankers AlleyTurn left onto S 2nd StHours:Summer Hours: May through November, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Winter Hours: December through April,Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Closed Major Holidays. Please call first -301-533-1044Admission: There is no fee to tour the museum, however donations are appreciatedPhone: Please call first - 301-533-1044http://www.garrettcountymuseums.com/transportationmuseum.html
Garrett County Historical Society and Museum - B & O/Garrett Room
The B&O/Garrett Room interprets the life of John Garrett and the impact of the B&O Railroad in Garrett County.America's first railroad, the Baltimore and Ohio was begun in Baltimore in 1827 as a means of connecting Baltimore to the Ohio River more than three hundred miles away. While investors were skeptical of the ability of the railroad to successfully transport people and goods over a great distance, the first train was loaded and made the trip without incident. For years the B&O remained the premier means of transportation. John Work Garrett was elected President of the B&O in 1858, and on one visit west stopped in a small town in Western Maryland. He fell in love with the beautiful landscape of Oakland, and built a cottage in Deer Park. In 1872, the westernmost tract of land separated from Allegany County, and a new county was established. Garrett County was named after John Work Garrett to honor his contributions to the area, and Oakland became the county seat.Location: 107 South Second Street, Oakland, MDHours:Museum Summer Hours: May 1st. Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Museum Winter Hours: January through May 1st. Open Thursday Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Closed Major Holidays. Please call first - 301-334-3226.Admission: Free, donations acceptedPhone: 301-334-3226http://www.garrettcountymuseums.com/historicalmuseum.html
Oakland B&O Museum
The B & O Railroad Station was designed by Baldwin and Pennington, and built in 1884 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to support the development of Oakland and Garrett County as a resort area. It is one of the finest remaining examples in Maryland of a Queen Anne style railroad station. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.Location:117 East Liberty Street, Oakland, MD 21550Directions: Take S 2nd St toward E Green StTake the 1st left onto E Liberty StB &O Railroad Station will be on the left.Hours: Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday 12 noon - 3 p.m.Admission: There is no fee to tour the museum, however donations are appreciated.Phone: 301-334-3204http://oaklandbandomuseum.org/
