It is with a heavy heart that we share that a decision has been made to close the Wills Creek Museum located at 28 Washington St. Staffing changes combined with the time of great change in which we are living dictated a comprehensive assessment of how Emmanuel Episcopal Parish can best share its history and heritage within the City of Cumberland. As donors and grantors have acknowledged, “it’s a difficult decision for you all,” and “we understand the pressure you face.” Emmanuel and its campus have always been a central focal point in the City since completion of construction of the current structure in 1851 when it became commonly referred to as “the church on the hill.” We continue to look forward as we focus on the best way to share our rich history and the Emmanuel Church family remains dedicated to our faith mission, our community and continuing our stewardship of a uniquely historic campus. We will continue to strive to find the best path forward that enables us to continue that legacy, most recently highlighted in the August 2025 issue of Best of Baltimore, 50th Anniversary Edition.
It is currently anticipated that the Wills Creek Museum will be open for Heritage Days.
