Workin’ on the Railroad: Labor Day Weekend at the B&O

Come celebrate the legacy of American labor at the Birthplace of American Railroading!

B&O workers laid the very rails which sparked the spread of industry across the United States and would change the nation forever. To honor these railroaders and the many working-class heroes that we all depend on today, we’re hosting a track cleanup and our Working on the Railroad tour throughout the holiday weekend.

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, September 3

11:30 AM – Train Ride
12:00 PM – Track-laying Demonstration
1:00 PM – Train Ride
1:30 PM – Track-laying Demonstration
2:00 PM – Working on the Railroad Tour

Sunday, September 4

9:00 – 10:30 AM – Track Cleanup
11:30 AM – Train Ride
1:00 PM – Train Ride
2:00 PM – Working on the Railroad Tour

Monday, September 5

$1.00 Admission Day!

12:00 PM – Train Ride
1:00 PM – Working on the Railroad Tour

* To sign up for the trash cleanup, email eblinzley@borail.org to receive necessary information and forms. Participants must be aged 14 and up. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Waivers/Hold Harmless agreements must be signed by all participants. All gear will be provided with the exception of closed-toe, hard-soled shoes – which are required.

Those who participate in the trash cleanup will receive free admission to the museum following the cleanup.