Spring Break at the B&O: All About the Underground Railroad Day

Spend part of your Spring Break at the B&O!

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Kids can discover the stories of Henry “Box” Brown and William and Ellen Craft and their journeys to freedom using the routes and resources of the Underground Railroad. Experience tours, workshops, and hands-on activities to understand the connection between the B&O Railroad and the Underground Railroad.

Schedule:

Roundhouse Craft Table

10 AM – 3 PM

Kids will be able to create a Henry “Box” Brown pop-up card that displays him emerging from the crate he shipped himself in to freedom. They will also be able to craft paper lanterns using tea light candles.

Crack the Code Workshop

10:30 AM & 1 PM

Kids will create a tool to help them crack the code of the Underground Railroad’s dual language. The tool will help them learn about the “coded language” of terms like “conductors” and “stations.”

Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign-up recommended.

Mile One Express Train Ride

11:30 AM
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The Underground Railroad: A Path to Freedom Junior Tour

12:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Admission:

Program included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.
Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign-up recommended.

Events during Spring Break at the B&O

Spring Break Scavenger Hunts

March 25-29, 2024 @ 10 AM – 4 PM

All week from 10 AM to 4 PM get to know the B&O with themed scavenger hunts! These exploratory experiences are self-guided and are great for guests of all ages.

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“Maryland on the Rails” Junior Tour

March 25, 2024 @ 11 AM

This tour will use our historic collection to explore the technological advancements in locomotive design that happened in B&O facilities like the Mount Clare Shops.

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Storytime with Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis by Kaye Baillie

March 26, 2024 @ 11 AM

Join us for a Storytime about the B&O’s first female engineer, Olive Dennis!

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Streamlining Workshop

March 27, 2024 @ 1 PM

In this hands-on program, children will learn about streaming locomotives on the B&O Railroad and get to test their knowledge by creating their own paper airplanes!

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“Commerce on the Railroad: The B&O Goes Bananas” Junior Tour

March 28, 2024 @ 1 PM

This fun and upbeat tour teaches children about the types of freight cars used on the railroad! Using America’s favorite fruit, the banana, students will explore how the banana gets from farms to their tables.

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Commerce on the Railroad: PVC Freight Trains Workshop

March 29, 2024 @ 1 PM

In this program, students will learn the history of freight transport on the railroad and how it bolstered cultural diffusion around the world!

More Upcoming Underground Railroad Events

The B&O Railroad Museum is proud to host events and activities related to our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad throughout 2023 — with live performances, lectures, and more.

Special Guest Lecture from Historian Anthony Cohen

June 17 @ 1:30 PM

Anthony Cohen embarked on a two-month journey from Maryland to Canada in the spring of 1996 retracing the Underground Railroad, using Henry “Box” Brown’s method of shipping himself in a crate.

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