Upcoming Public Tours | B&O Railroad Museum

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Public Tours

From Slavery to Civil Rights: The African American Railroading Legacy

January 20, 2025 @ 1 PM

On this tour, we will delve into the storied history of African Americans on the railroad.

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Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading: A Tour of the 2003 Roundhouse Roof Collapse

February 15, 2025 @ 11 AM

Often referred to as the cathedral of American railroading, the B&O Roundhouse here on our property was devastated when the roof collapsed on February 17th, 2003.

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Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading: A Tour of the 2003 Roundhouse Roof Collapse

February 15, 2025 @ 1 PM

Often referred to as the cathedral of American railroading, the B&O Roundhouse here on our property was devastated when the roof collapsed on February 17th, 2003.

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Presidential Passages

February 17, 2025 @ 11:30 AM

Over the years United States Presidents have interacted with railroading and specifically the B&O Railroad in many ways.

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Working Women on the Rails

March 8, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will focus on pioneering women railroad workers throughout history and how their lives and achievements in the railroad industry have left a lasting impact on our world to this day.

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Irish American Impact on the B&O Railroad

March 17, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will explore the legacy of Irish American railroad workers through the equipment they worked on.

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Maryland on the Rails: The B&O’s Contribution to Maryland History

March 25, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will examine how Maryland before 1827 became an ideal location for the B&O Railroad and as a result how the B&O Railroad has continued to contribute to the robust history of the state of Maryland.

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Fueling America’s Railroads: Climate Change and the Evolution of Fuel Types

April 22, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will explore the history of fuel types on the railroad and what has caused the railroad to switch to new fuel types over time.

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Working Women on the Rails

May 11, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will focus on pioneering women railroad workers throughout history and how their lives and achievements in the railroad industry have left a lasting impact on our world to this day.

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Iron War Horses: The B&O’s Contributions During Global Conflict

May 26, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will explore the B&O Railroad’s involvement in global conflicts like the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

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The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O

June 19, 2025 @ 11 AM

On this tour we will explore the history of the Underground Railroad using experiences of 27 documented freedom seekers who interacted with the B&O Railroad on their journey to freedom.

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Working on the Railroad: The B&O and the Labor Movement

August 31, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will explore the unique history of working for the railroad in America and the evolution of worker rights from the 19th to the 20th centuries.

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Working on the Railroad: The B&O and the Labor Movement

September 1, 2025 @ 11 AM

This tour will explore the unique history of working for the railroad in America and the evolution of worker rights from the 19th to the 20th centuries.

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