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

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

Cohen was an early pioneer of experiential history. He 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.

Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

This event will be live streamed for public online viewing as well.

More 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.

MLK Weekend: A Celebration of Freedom

Sun & Mon, Jan. 15 & 16, 2023

Programs include a performance by the historic Union Baptist Church’s choir with an introduction by Reverend Montgomery, scheduled From Slavery to Civil Rights tours, and kid-focused educational activities throughout the weekend.

The William Still Story: Free Documentary Screening

Thu, Feb. 23 @ 4-6:30 PM

Join us in celebration of Black History Month for a free, public screening of Underground Railroad: The William Still Story.

Roundtable Discussion on the Production & Research Behind the Exhibit

Sat, Mar. 25 @ 1 – 3 PM

Chief curator Jonathan Goldman will be moderating an academic roundtable with advisors who took part in the production of our newest exhibit.

Spring Break at the B&O: Underground Railroad Exhibit Kids Programming

Thu, Apr. 6 @ 10 AM – 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities.

Live In Concert: Howard University’s Afro Blue Ensemble & Department of Music

Fri, April 21 @ 5:30 PM

Experience Howard University’s Afro Blue Ensemble & Department of Music live in the B&O’s historic Roundhouse.

Special Guest Lecture from Historian Anthony Cohen

Sat, Jun. 17 @ 1:30 PM

Historian and author Anthony Cohen will be joining us for a lecture on the history of the Underground Railroad.

Live In Concert: Wordsmith

Fri, Jul. 14 @ 7 PM

Join us for a special performance by songwriter and recording artist Wordsmith.

Underground Railroad Events

Sensory Sundays

Turntable Demos

More upcoming events at the B&O

February 2, 2023

Toddler Time

February 5, 2023

Sensory Sundays

February 7, 2023

Restore Baltimore Information & Assessment Sessions

The Underground Railroad

Exhibition Now Open!

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Underground Railroad

2023 Programming

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Champagne on the Train

Feb. 10 @ 7-9 PM

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Turntable Demo

Feb. 25 & Mar. 26

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B&O’s Birthday

Feb. 26 @ 10 AM-3 PM

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Toddler Time

Every other Thursday, January – October @ 10:30 AM

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

Returning in 2023!

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Bank of America Model Train Gallery

See Baltimore landmarks in miniature

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Patrese T.

June 2021

I love that the museum is what remains of the old train yard and the number and variety of train cars is remarkable.