Special Guest Lecture from Underground Railroad Historian Anthony Cohen | B&O Railroad Museum

Author and historian Anthony Cohen will be joining us for a special lecture on the history of the Underground Railroad as part of monthly programming for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Join us as he recounts his two-month journey traveling a route of the Underground Railroad by foot, boat, and rail from Maryland to Canada and describes his harrowing experience of being shipped north in a crate like Freedom Seeker Henry “Box” Brown.

Included with Museum AdmissionB&O Members FREE.

Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/w8BQHzSP3HU?feature=share


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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

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Tickets on sale now!

August 10

Restoration Shop Tour

August 17 & October 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader!

August 20, 23 & 24

Go inside the B&O No. 633 switcher!

September 17, 20 & 21

The American Freedom Train. A head-on shot of a black train with a red and gold sign that reads "The American Freedom Train"

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 20 & October 18

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Haram C.
2022

Even if you're not a train enthusiast, this is a great local museum where you can kill some time and learn the history of B&O railroad.

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