Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: A Celebration of Freedom | B&O Railroad Museum

In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Museum exhibit The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, the B&O is hosting special programming on Sunday, January 19 and MLK Day, Monday, January 20.

Please note: Due to inclement weather, Rev. Hathaway’s lecture has been rescheduled to February 16.


Event Schedule

Sunday, January 19
10 AM – 4 PM: “I Have a Dream” Educational Activity for Children in the Roundhouse
1 PM: Free Admission to the Museum Begins 

Monday, January 20
10 AM – 4 PM: “I Have a Dream” Educational Activity for Children in the Roundhouse
1 – 1:30 PM: From Slavery to Civil Rights Public Tour 

Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr.

Free Admission to the Museum on the afternoon of Sunday, January 19. Other programming included with Museum AdmissionB&O Members FREE.

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Celeste C.
October 2024

My family had a wonderful time in this museum! It’s the perfect balance of visually appealing and interactive for my boys (ages 5 & 8). We would definitely go again!

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