Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford will read her book “BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom” at the B&O Railroad Museum. She will also be discussing her own life and connection to the railroad.
Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford will read her book “BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom” at the B&O Railroad Museum. She will also be discussing her own life and connection to the railroad.
Learn about the significance and connection the Underground Railroad had in Maryland via the B&O Railroad. Then, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas, students will create monoprint illustrations making thematic connections to the Freedom Seekers who used the Underground Railroad.
Learn about the significance and connection the Underground Railroad had in Maryland via the B&O Railroad. Then, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas, students will create monoprint illustrations making thematic connections to the Freedom Seekers who used the Underground Railroad.
In celebration of Black History Month, the B&O Railroad Museum unveils the newly restored Baltimore & Ohio Railroad No. 3316 “Washington,” a 1949 observation tavern car that showcases the elegance of historic rail travel and honors the African American railroad workers—especially Pullman Porters—who made it possible. The event features remarks from Chief Curator Jon Goldman, restoration insights from Jamie Partridge, and live jazz curated by award-winning artist and B&O Board Member Wordsmith, with music inspired by the golden age of rail.
In celebration of Black History Month, the B&O Railroad Museum unveils the newly restored Baltimore & Ohio Railroad No. 3316 “Washington,” a 1949 observation tavern car that showcases the elegance of historic rail travel and honors the African American railroad workers—especially Pullman Porters—who made it possible. The event features remarks from Chief Curator Jon Goldman, restoration insights from Jamie Partridge, and live jazz curated by award-winning artist and B&O Board Member Wordsmith, with music inspired by the golden age of rail.
Get ready for a birthday celebration like no other! Help us celebrate the B&O’s 199th birthday and the wonder of American railroading. It is going to be a day full of fun and festivities—from a fun jewelry making workshop, B&O Unlocked tours, a special display, cupcakes, crafts, a special gift, and more!
Get ready for a birthday celebration like no other! Help us celebrate the B&O’s 199th birthday and the wonder of American railroading. It is going to be a day full of fun and festivities—from a fun jewelry making workshop, B&O Unlocked tours, a special display, cupcakes, crafts, a special gift, and more!
Celebrate Olive Dennis—B&O Railroad pioneer and one of the first women railroad engineers—during a day of tours, hands-on S.T.E.A.M.workshops, crafts, and learning for all ages. Held on Pi Day, this event honors innovation, curiosity, and the women shaping STEM.
Celebrate Olive Dennis—B&O Railroad pioneer and one of the first women railroad engineers—during a day of tours, hands-on S.T.E.A.M.workshops, crafts, and learning for all ages. Held on Pi Day, this event honors innovation, curiosity, and the women shaping STEM.