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

Doors: 6:30 PM | Performance: 7 PM

As part of monthly programming for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, experience a special performance by Howard University’s Department of Music live in the B&O’s historic Roundhouse.

They will be accompanied by Howard University’s award-winning Afro Blue Ensemble. The dynamic jazz ensemble has received wide critical acclaim throughout their 21 years of existence. They recorded and produced Henry “Box” Brown’s song about his journey for The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad exhibit.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site.

Admission:

$20 Adults | $10 all students (18+ please bring student ID) | FREE for B&O Members

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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.

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.

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