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Black History Month starts next week, and there are so many things you can do to celebrate right here in Baltimore and the surrounding areas.
While the B&O Railroad Museum will be closed for renovations from February 1st through 7th, they will reopen on February 8th with “Celebrate Black History at the B&O” – an exhibit celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the railroad industry. Come “learn about these men and women who filled vital jobs along the B&O Railroad’s line and understand how significant social issues, such as segregation, affected railroading.”
Plus their “new exhibits focus on African American passenger travel during segregation and chefs and waiters who worked on B&O dining cars.”
Also, on February 13th, you can check out “Historic Roundhouse Turntable Demonstrations“. “Demonstrations begin at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Ever wonder how locomotives and rail cars are moved in and out of the historic 1884 B&O Roundhouse? Watch museum staff operate the 60 foot wooden turntable to move a historic rail car.”
Finally, on February 28th and March 1st, you can take a Special Train Ride as the B&O celebrates its 132nd Birthday! On these days, the museum “will offer a special weekend of train rides (weather permitting) and highlight educational programs on both the birth of the oldest railroad in America and the 1884 Roundhouse. Half-price admission for all visitors! With paid admission, train rides are $3 for adults, $2 for children (2-12) and free for B&O members”
Click HERE for more information on any of these events
