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| Oldtown, Maryland -- King Opessa's Town |
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| The oldest town in Allegany County, Maryland, Oldtown, was once the village of Shawnee King Opessa. In 1739, Thomas Cresap came to this village on the Potomac River in the wilderness of far Western Maryland, and later set up a Fort, called Skipton, after his home in England. Here he formed the Ohio Company, and set the trail to the new Frontier. From the French and Indian War, through the Civil War (the battle of Alum Hill, where the Confederates pushed the Union back), and the coming of the C&O Canal; the B&O Railroad, Oldtown has seen many changes. Come with me as we scan the decades through pictures and stories. Relax from your busy schedules and be at peace with yourself in this tiny, quaint village in the Mountains. |
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| The Michael Cresap Museum |
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| Welcome to Oldtown |
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| House boat on Canal. |
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| UPDATE!!!!!!! |
| The WILLS MOUNTAIN RENEGADES will be having a historic encampment on October 29th & 30th at the Oldtown Community Center Ballfield, on Opessa Street. Also , the MICHAEL CRESAP MUSEUM will be open to the public on Saturday, the 29th from 11 am to 5pm. Come see a 1840's Rendevous where the men & women show you how they lived, worked & played. Live demostrations of Tomahawk throwing, and other entertainment. Just maybe they will entertain you with song & dance! Food will be available for the public. Everyone is welcome to come & enjoy the history of Oldtown and our wonderful friends, the Renegades!!! |