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

Day Out With Thomas returns!

April 26-27 & May 3-4

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O Unlocked: GC&E No. 1 “Shay”

March 19, 22 & 23

Wine & Vine

April 11 @ 6:30 pm

Spend your Spring Break at the B&O!

April 14-18

Echoes of the B&O Railroad: Exploring the History of Silo Point

Lecture – April 18 @ 12:30 PM

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt

April 19 @ 8:30 am

Turntable Demo

May 17 @ 12 Noon

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Jeffery O.
December 2024

Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.

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