In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Museum’s new exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, the B&O is hosting special programming on Sun, Jan. 15 and MLK Day, Mon, Jan. 16.

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.


Event Schedule

Sunday, January 15
11:30 AM: Train Ride*
10 – 2 PM: Educational activities in the Roundhouse for kids
1 PM: Train Ride*
2 – 3 PM: Union Baptist Choir and Children’s Choir performance 
3 PM: The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Public Tour 

Monday, January 16
10 AM – 1 PM: Educational activities in the Roundhouse for kids
12 PM: Train Ride*
1 – 1:30 PM: From Slavery to Civil Rights public tour 


Programming included with Museum AdmissionB&O Members FREE.
*Train ride tickets not included in admission price. Train ride tickets can be purchased on-site.

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

2024

Monthly Tours

Tour the B&O No. 7701 “Dreamland Sleeper”

August 14, 17 & 18

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22

July 1-31

Submit your creation!

July 28 & August 11

12-1 PM

Sensory Inclusive Summer Camp

Week 4: August 5-9

August 17-24

Workshops & More!

September 7

10 AM – 3:30 PM

Tour the Pere Marquette No. 11 Diesel Switcher!

September 11, 14 & 15

Diesel Days are Back!

September 21 @ 12 – 2 PM

September 28

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Restoration Shop Tour

October 13 @ 11 AM

Tails on the Rails

October 27 @ 2 – 5 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
CNET

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

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