Merit Badge Program
When: Weekdays during school holidays and weekends
Costs: $30 per scout, $16 per adult, den/pack leaders are free. Minimum of 10 scouts required to schedule.
Badges Available: Railroading
Time: Program length dependent on the number of participants and the specific badge chosen but estimate it taking a few hours to complete.
Please note: $50 non-refundable security deposit required when booking private program.
Railroading Merit Badge
The Railroading Merit Badge program takes place on the museum grounds, the site of the first commercial railroad in the United States. By earning this Merit Badge scouts will learn about all parts of the railroad from the history of the B&O Railroad and the technology at play to railroad safety and employment opportunities. This is a great program for anyone interested in history, technology or the railroad.
If you would like to plan a Railroading Merit Badge Program for your den or pack, use the form below to begin planning. Capacity restrictions may apply.
Get in touch:
For more information contact our education department at Education@NationalRailroad.org.
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