Join us in celebration of Black History Month for a free, public screening of the PBS documentary Underground Railroad: The William Still Story. The documentary recounts the story of William Still — a Philadelphia abolitionist who risked his life to help Freedom Seekers as an agent for the Underground Railroad. Screening will begin at 5:30 PM. Troy Mosley, Managing Director of Content for MPT, will be at the Museum to introduce the film before it begins.

Before the screening, join chief curator Jonathan Goldman at 4:30 PM on a tour of the new exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. 

Admission:

This is a FREE event. Free admission begins at 4 PM. Limited access to the Museum (Roundhouse and exhibits) available 4-6:30 PM.

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

Enter Your LEGO Creation!

Now through June 15

Sensory Sundays

June 8

Ice Cream Sundays

June 22, July 13, August 10

2025

New Monthly Tours

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

June 18, 21 & 22

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
December 2022

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

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