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The B&O Railroad Museum is please to recognize John Geist as September 2013 Volunteer of the Month. Click here to learn about all he does for the museum. |
 
Safety first with this railroad hard hat equipped with 3 bright directional LED lights. Railroaders big and small will want one of these helmets for fun and protection while working on the railroad, even if it's just a model railroad! Adjustable, this helmet fits both children and adults. Light requires 3 AA batteries. Comes in assorted colors red, orange, blue, green, tan, white, yellow and hot pink with the B & O Railroad and speeding locomotives on each side. To purchase call the Museum Store at 410-752-2462 x 213 or click here. |
The B&O Railroad centennial celebration, The Fair of the Iron Horse, opening day was Saturday, September 24, 1927. Over 46,000 visitors passed through the festival's gates and daily attendance continued to increase, resulting in the extension of the Fair for an additional week. |
It is a great time to purchase a B&O membership for yourself or a gift. B&O members receive free admission to the B&O in Baltimore, Ellicott City Station, and Mount Clare Museum House plus many discounts and programs at the Museum Store and with our many partners.
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Join us Saturday, September 7 for the ultimate collector's yard sale
and a chance to win five railroad raffle items through September 30.Click here for more information. |
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 LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!!!
DISNEY JR'S CHOO CHOO SOUL
Sponsored by Chuck, Mary Kay, Grace & Alex Nabit and WBFF-TV-Fox 45
Saturday, September 28
Show times: 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
 For one day only the B&O Railroad Museum presents two performances by Disney Jr.'s Choo Choo Soul. Follow the musical adventures of the hip-hop singer, train station manager, Genevieve Goings, and her dancing, beatboxing engineer DC as they entertain kids while performing soulful and current renditions of the ABC's and 1-2-3's. To learn more about this educational entertainment show or to purchase tickets click here. Please note that the Museum is closed to public on this day; only event ticket holders permitted entrance one hour prior to show time.
ATTENTION DISNEY JR'S CHOO CHOO SOUL TICKET HOLDERS!
Please remember to print your ticket confirmation that lists quantity
and purchased show time and bring with you one hour prior to the
purchased event show time. If you need a copy of your confirmation,
please contact Dana Kirn at dana.kirn@borail.org or 410-752-2462 x 221.
Museum CLOSED Saturday, September 28 to the public; only Choo Choo Soul ticket holders are permitted entrance into the show. |
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For more events at the B&O in Baltimore click here
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 Maryland to the Frontier, an exhibition of Maryland Longrifles
Presented by The Kentucky Rifle Foundation
Now - Wednesday, October 16
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Click here for more for exhibit information.
Now Available! A catalog of the exhibition "Maryland to the Frontier" on CD-ROM. Over 200 professional photographs of the Maryland "Kentucky" rifles and associated artifacts in the exhibit along with specifications and biographical information on Maryland rifle makers. $35.00 each. Click here to purchase.
For more Events at Ellicott City Station click here. |
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 American Girl Tea Time with Caroline at Mount Clare Museum House
Sunday, September 22
2:00 p.m.
Join us at the Mount Clare Stable on Sunday, September 22 at 2 p.m. for tea time with American Girl Caroline Abbot. Click here for more information and to purchase event admission. |
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| Please note that Mount Clare Museum House is CLOSED on Saturday, September 14 for a special event being held in Carroll Park. |
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 Toddler Time at the B&O in Baltimore
presented by Capital One Bank
Wednesday, September 4 & 18
10:30 a.m.
Choo Choo Blue, the B&O Museum's mascot, makes a live appearance at this month's Toddler Time. Children listen to a classic railroad story, create a craft, enjoy playtime at Choo Choo Blue Kids Zone, and take a kiddie train ride through Choo Choo Blueville – all included with paid admission. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children programs begin promptly on-time. |
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 Civil War Steam Days Weekend & Steam Train Rides in October!
Click here for details. |
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 The B&O Railroad Museum would like to send a warm welcome to the newest member of our Licensing Program; A-Trains. We are happy to begin a great working relationship with the company. Please check out all the wonderful items A-Trains has to offer at http://www.a-trains.com. |
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The B&O Railroad Museum is a non-profit 501(C)3. Please consider donating to the Museum's annual giving campaign. Funds collected provide educational programs and events at the museum.
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The Museum's 2012 Annual Report is now available. 
