Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr. to Lead MLK Celebration of Freedom Weekend at B&O Railroad Museum
Lecture on Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy and the New Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center Set for January 19
Baltimore, MD – The Reverend Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., a prominent Baltimore leader, will headline the B&O Railroad Museum’s MLK Celebration of Freedom weekend with a special lecture on Sunday, January 19, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Rev. Hathaway will explore the life of civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall, focusing on his early career at the B&O Railroad, his groundbreaking achievements as a lawyer and judge, and the new Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in West Baltimore.
Thurgood Marshall worked on the B&O during the summers of his college, and both his father and uncle were lifelong B&O employees.
“We are thrilled to have Rev. Hathaway join us for this significant event,” said Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum. “This is a unique opportunity for the community to learn about Thurgood Marshall’s legacy, and to celebrate his connection to the B&O Railroad and to Baltimore. We’re excited to highlight the newly opened Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center as part of the discussion.”
The lecture is the centerpiece of the Museum’s Celebration of Freedom weekend, which also includes family-friendly activities, a Museum tour, and educational programming. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for accessibility and community engagement, the Museum will offer free admission starting at 1 p.m. on January 19, ensuring that the lecture is open to all.
Celebration of Freedom Weekend Schedule
Sunday, January 19
10 am – 2 pm: Educational Activities for Children in the Roundhouse
1 pm: Free Admission to the Museum Begins
2 – 3:30 pm: Lecture and Discussion by the Esteemed Rev. Hathaway
3:30 pm: Lite Refreshments
Monday, January 20
10 am – 1 pm: Educational Activities for Children in the Roundhouse
1–1:30 pm: From Slavery to Civil Rights: The African American Railroading Legacy Public Tour
The B&O Railroad Museum is located at 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Regular admission is $12 for children, $17 for seniors, and $20 for adults; free parking onsite.
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About the B&O Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum, located in Baltimore, Md., is the birthplace of American railroading. The Museum is a full affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was also designated a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site by the National Park Service. It is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American railroading and its impact on American society, culture, and economy. The Museum is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere, including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment, the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and the first mile of commercial railroad track in America. The Museum welcomes guests from all 50 states and 40 countries every year. For more information, please call 410- 752-2490 or visit www.BORail.org.
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Stephanie Jayakanthan
B & O Railroad Museum
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