Folktales and the Rails with Master Storyteller Diane Macklin - National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

To coincide with our new exhibition, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad, acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin will be performing a blend of American stories and traditions with African roots.

This fun, interactive, family program will highlight American wit and wisdom with African roots. Listeners of all ages are welcome. We recommend you catch the 1 PM train ride, then settle in for a feast of stories.

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Mile One Express Train Ride tickets available for purchase on site.

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.

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