"Working Women on the Rails" Public Tour | B&O Railroad Museum

Public Tour

The B&O Railroad has impacted American history in more ways than just transportation.

For the past almost 200 years, the experiences of workers on the B&O Railroad have helped various groups achieve civil rights and forge new roles in the American labor force. This tour will focus on pioneering women railroad workers throughout history and how their lives and achievements in the railroad industry have left a lasting impact on our world to this day.

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

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Signs from the Underground Railroad Exhibition. There are 5 in total with different historical figures on them.

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

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Blue, red, green, and yellow graphic that says "Christmas in July."

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2025

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Climb aboard the B&O No. 3684 Diesel Locomotive!

June 18, 21 & 22

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Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

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Celeste C.

October 2024

My family had a wonderful time in this museum! It’s the perfect balance of visually appealing and interactive for my boys (ages 5 & 8). We would definitely go again!