Calendar of Events

From Biscuits to Freedom Cake: The Culinary Journey of Henry “Box” Brown

October 22, 2022 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

As part of monthly programming for our new exhibition, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, 19th Century food and beverage historian, Nancy Siegel, will be leading a discussion and food tasting centered on the food that Henry “Box” Brown ate prior to, during, and after his journey on the Underground Railroad. Join us at the B&O Railroad Museum for this culinary experience on Saturday, October 22, from 1–3 PM.

More Upcoming Underground Railroad Events

The B&O Railroad Museum is proud to host events and activities related to our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad throughout 2023 — with live performances, lectures, and more.

Special Guest Lecture from Historian Anthony Cohen

June 17 @ 1:30 PM

Anthony Cohen embarked on a two-month journey from Maryland to Canada in the spring of 1996 retracing the Underground Railroad, using Henry “Box” Brown’s method of shipping himself in a crate.

Music For Mankind: Wordsmith + Live Band

Join us for a performance from Baltimore songwriter and recording artist Wordsmith.

The Underground Railroad:

Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad

Plan to see the museum’s new permanent exhibition in Mt. Clare Station during your next visit!

Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 21 Passenger Coach

The Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association

Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Unveiling Ceremony

Memorial Day Weekend

May 23-25 | Tours, workshops & more!

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Ice Cream Sundays

Select Summer Sundays

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Restoration Shop Tour

July 12 | Train Ride departs at 10:30 am

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See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car

Now on display in the Roundhouse

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See the newly Restored AFT-1

Now on display on Platform 2

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Jeffery O.

December 2024

Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.