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 National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation 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.
Music For Mankind: Wordsmith + Live Band
July 14 @ 7 PM
Join us for a performance from Baltimore songwriter and recording artist Wordsmith.
The Underground Railroad:
Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad
Plan to see the museum's new permanent exhibition in Mt. Clare Station during your next visit!
Upcoming Events at the Museum
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.”
Jeffery O.
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