Roundtable Discussion on the Production & Research Behind the Underground Railroad Exhibit
As part of monthly programming for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, chief curator Jonathan Goldman will be moderating an academic roundtable with advisors who took part in the production of our newest exhibit.
Panelists include Teisha Dupree-Wilson, PhD, Professor of African American History at Coppin State University; Chris Haley, Director of the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives Department; and Paula Phillips, Director of Community Arts at MICA.
A tour of the Underground Railroad exhibit will follow the discussion.
Included with Museum Admission. Museum Members FREE.
A live stream for public viewing is available at https://borail.events/livestream
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
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