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Latest Featured Stories

A Fresh Start with Deep Roots: Stonecroft Manor

A Fresh Start with Deep Roots: Stonecroft Manor

Stonecroft Manor feels like it has a story to tell as soon as you step inside. Sitting on a small hill just outside of Oakland, it’s been a part of Garrett County’s history for over 150 years. This stately, historic manor brings a wealth of history hidden behind its...

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Cuppa Joe?

Cuppa Joe?

Who is this Joe, and what’s he hiding in a cup? When and where did this start? So many questions, so little time, and lots of conjecture. Legends. It’s believed that wild coffee plants originated in Ethiopia, but the brew itself came from Yemen, where the beans were...

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The Railroad’s Essential Role

The Railroad’s Essential Role

The area of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County would not be what it is today without the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) railroad. The B&O line that ran through Oakland was a pivotal factor in opening the area to tourism, and John Work Garrett, for whom the county...

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