Lecture

Join the B&O for an exploration of how B&O Railroad President John W. Garrett, Major General Lew Wallace, and Lieutenant Colonel David R. Clendenin saved Washington and President Lincoln!  

On June 29th, following the 1 pm train ride, join Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and historian Stephen A. Goldman, M.D. for a riveting tale of the battle at Monocacy Junction. Goldman will recount the role played by then B&O President John W. Garrett in saving the nation’s capital from confederate capture and explore Civil War history through a new lens!  

Best suited for ages 10+

Admission:

Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.

Lecture: August 10 @ 12 PM

A Friendship Beyond Wartime: The Bond Between Ulysses S. Grant & Abraham Lincoln

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Upcoming Events at the B&O

2024

Monthly Tours

Tour the Pere Marquette No. 11 Diesel Switcher!

September 11, 14 & 15

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22

First Responders Showcase

September 7 @ 10 AM – 3:30 PM

Diesel Day is Back!

September 21 @ 12 – 2 PM

September 28

B&O’s 3rd Annual Murder Mystery & Dinner

Restoration Shop Tour

October 13 @ 11 AM

Tails on the Rails

October 27 @ 2 – 5 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
CNET

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

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