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

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

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

July 4, September 20, October 18,

July 13 & August 10

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

July 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

Climb aboard the B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader!

August 20, 23 & 24

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