2023 Tours

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

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

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.

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

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.

At the height of Irish immigration to America in the mid-1800s, Baltimore was one of the major cities to see a large influx of Irish immigrants and a time when the B&O Railroad was expanding and looking to hire more workers.

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.

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.

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.

This tour will explore the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s involvement and contributions in American conflicts during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

On this tour, we will use our historic collection to explore the history of railroad locomotive design from the very first passenger cars on the railroad through today.

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

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, with particular focus on the employees of the B&O Railroad.

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

This tour will explore the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s involvement and contributions in American conflicts during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

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

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

Family-Friendly Tour: At the height of Irish immigration to America in the mid-1800s, Baltimore was one of the major cities to see a large influx of Irish immigrants and a time when the B&O Railroad was expanding and looking to hire more workers.

This tour will explore the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s involvement and contributions in American conflicts during the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

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