Join Allegany Center of Lifelong Learning (ALLCOLL) and enjoy access to 25 or more events held at Allegany College of Maryland, as well as weekly roundtable discussions, happy hour, and more! For an annual membership fee of $30.00, you will enjoy diverse education opportunities with other Allegany County adults. Membership covers classes and events from July 1 through June 30.
Please note: The following classes will be held on Thursdays in the Continuing Education building at 10:00AM in room 8 unless otherwise indicated.
Fall 2024
September 5 - Western MD Scenic Railroad
Speaker: TJ Abe
Description: T J Abe, Onboard Services Manager, will explore the history of the Connellsville Extension
and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's impact on heritage railroading in Allegany
County.
*Lunch will be provided after.
September 12 - Pioneer Carpentry
Speaker: Rick Blair
Description: Rick Blair is a Military Exhibition Carpenter who will reenact skills used in the
18th century that allowed settlers to travel westward. Their survival depended on
the skills of the carpenters who used froes, hueing axes and other hand tools to construct
wagons and their parts for successful travel in arduous conditions.
September 19 – Battle of Antietam
Speaker: Ryan Cuba
Description: This presentation will focus on the three phases of the Battle of Antietam, plus
first-person accounts describing the horror officers and enlisted men experienced.
There will be replica uniforms, weapons and equipment.
September 26 – Evolution of Art and Ferleman Art Gallery
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Ferleman
Description: Dr. Thomas Ferleman will explore how art has changed from Impressionism through Fauvism
to Modernism, showing how these styles led to today's art. He'll talk about how these
art movements influence the current exhibits at his new gallery in Cumberland, Maryland.
October 3 – The River Park at Canal Place
Speaker: Dee Dee Ritchie
Description: The River Park at Canal Place project is located along the North Branch of the Potomac
River. The project will provide an exciting new downtown river experience and increase
awareness for the region as a premier outdoor recreation destination.
October 10 - Beekeeping Interest Remains High
Speaker: Ben Cooper
Description: An overviews and discussion of the myths, truths and future of beekeeping.
October 17 – The Wills Creek Museum: Building a Legacy for Cumberland and Her People
Speaker: Reverend Martha Macgill
Description: The Rev. Macgill, Director of the Wills Creek Museum, will speak to the vision of
the Wills Creek Museum, located in the historic Hoye House at 28 Washington Street,
which seeks to bring to life the history of Cumberland and Western Maryland from its
frontier days onward while also sharing the stories and lives of the families and
people of Cumberland.
October 24 – Hidden iPhone IOS Features
Speaker: Doug Schwab
Description: This presentation will focus on iPhone iOS features that you may not know about. They are hidden in plain sight.
October 31 – Cultural Enclaves of Cumberland
Speaker: Ruth Davis-Rogers
Description: Initially Cumberland was settled by the Native-Americans, however later the U.S. census
documents 11 different nationalities living in Cumberland prior to 1900. These cultures
influenced the architectural styles and development patterns of Cumberland.
November 7 – Allegany County Library System
Speaker: Library Employees
Description: Staff of the Allegany County Library will discuss the mission of the Library system,
how it has changed over the years and what the future holds.
November 14 – Life and Music in Austria
November 21 – The Reality of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
November 28 – No Session, Thanksgiving
December 5 – Native Birds
Speaker: Kevin Dodge
Description: Kevin Dodge, Professor at Garrett Community College will discuss native birds along
with their songs.
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