Spring Break at the B&O: All About the Underground Railroad Day

Spend part of your Spring Break at the B&O!

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Kids can discover the stories of Henry “Box” Brown and William and Ellen Craft and their journeys to freedom using the routes and resources of the Underground Railroad. Experience tours, workshops, and hands-on activities to understand the connection between the B&O Railroad and the Underground Railroad.

Schedule:

Roundhouse Craft Table

10 AM – 3 PM

Kids will be able to create a Henry “Box” Brown pop-up card that displays him emerging from the crate he shipped himself in to freedom. They will also be able to craft paper lanterns using tea light candles.

Crack the Code Workshop

10:30 AM & 1 PM

Kids will create a tool to help them crack the code of the Underground Railroad’s dual language. The tool will help them learn about the “coded language” of terms like “conductors” and “stations.”

Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign-up recommended.

Mile One Express Train Ride

11:30 AM
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The Underground Railroad: A Path to Freedom Junior Tour

12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Admission:

Program included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.
Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign-up recommended.

Events during Spring Break at the B&O

Mile One Express Train Rides will also be available Monday, April 3 & Wednesday, April 5 – Friday, April 7 @ 11:30 AM. All Aboard!

“Railroad Signs & Signals: The Evolution of Visual Communication on the Railroad” Junior Tour

April 3, 2023 @ 11 AM

This tour explores the history of signs and signals on the railroad from its inception 200 years ago to the present day.

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“Technology Changes: Innovations in Locomotive Design” Junior Tour

April 3, 2023 @ 1 PM

This tour will use our historic collection to explore the technological advancements in locomotive design that happened in B&O facilities like the Mount Clare Shops.

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Alphabetisimo! Shadow Theater Show & Workshop

April 4, 2023 @ 11 AM

Natasha Mirny, founder of the Happy Theater, is bringing her Shadow Theater Show, Alphabetisimo: Where Do Words and Letters Go, After We Say Them, Do You Know? to the B&O!

Choose Your Own Adventure Day

April 5, 2023 @ 10 AM – 4 PM

Explore the Museum in a new way!

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All About the Underground Railroad Day

April 6, 2023 @ 10 AM – 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Derby Car Workshop

April 7, 2023 @ 2 PM

Presenting Sponsor: Stanley Black & Decker – Kids will be able to create their own derby cars using wooden materials, and then put them to the test along a track!

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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