Join us in celebration of Black History Month for a free, public screening of the PBS documentary Underground Railroad: The William Still Story. The documentary recounts the story of William Still — a Philadelphia abolitionist who risked his life to help Freedom Seekers as an agent for the Underground Railroad. Screening will begin at 5:30 PM. Troy Mosley, Managing Director of Content for MPT, will be at the Museum to introduce the film before it begins.

Before the screening, join chief curator Jonathan Goldman at 4:30 PM on a tour of the new exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. 

Admission:

This is a FREE event. Free admission begins at 4 PM. Limited access to the Museum (Roundhouse and exhibits) available 4-6:30 PM.

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.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Day Out With Thomas returns!

April 26-27 & May 3-4

2025

New Monthly Tours

Go inside the B&O No. CE-10 Electric Switcher!

February 19, 22 & 23

Black History Month Free Film Screening

February 21 – Doors @ 4:30 PM, Showtime @ 5:30 PM

Baltimore Born & Supreme Court Bound: The Life and Story of Thurgood Marshall

February 22 @ 12:30pm

Celebrate the B&O’s 198th birthday!

February 23 @ 11 AM – 1 PM

Games with Trains

March 1 @ 10 AM – 7 PM

Climb aboard the B&O Unlocked: GC&E No. 1 “Shay”

March 19, 22 & 23

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt

April 19 @ 8:30 AM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Celeste C.
October 2024

My family had a wonderful time in this museum! It’s the perfect balance of visually appealing and interactive for my boys (ages 5 & 8). We would definitely go again!

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