The William Still Story: Free Documentary Screening | B&O Railroad Museum

Join us in celebration of Black History Month for a free, public screening of the PBS documentary Underground Railroad: The William Still Story. The documentary recounts the story of William Still — a Philadelphia abolitionist who risked his life to help Freedom Seekers as an agent for the Underground Railroad. Screening will begin at 5:30 PM. Troy Mosley, Managing Director of Content for MPT, will be at the Museum to introduce the film before it begins.

Before the screening, join chief curator Jonathan Goldman at 4:30 PM on a tour of the new exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. 

Admission:

This is a FREE event. Free admission begins at 4 PM. Limited access to the Museum (Roundhouse and exhibits) available 4-6:30 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.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

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November 20, 22 & 23

Holiday Festival of Trains

Beginning November 24!

Breakfast with Santa

November 30 @ 9 am

New Year’s Tea

December 28 @ 12:15 pm

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 am-1 pm

2025-2026

When school is out, fun is in session at the B&O!

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.

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