As the U.S. Department of Transportation notes that for nearly two centuries, “railroads have been an indispensable part of America’s economy, society and way of life.” That indispensability wasn’t ...

The museum complex includes the Mount Clare Station, which happens to be the oldest railroad station in America. Yes, you read that right: the oldest. Walking up to these structures feels like ...

This museum lets visitors experience the story of American railroading at the place where it all began. Known as the birthplace of American railroading, the B&O Railroad Museum lets visitors ...

As the nation prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, the B&O Railroad Museum is entering a pivotal period that connects national history with Baltimore’s economic and cultural ...

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has a rich history in Frederick. The railroad first arrived in the city in December 1831, 2 1/2 years after it broke ground in Baltimore. The city marked the railroad’s ...

Baltimore City firefighters responded to a fire inside a daycare on Tuesday afternoon, officials announced.On March 10, at 12:35 p.m., firefighters responded to Bill Ferguson silent after challenger ...

Kris Hoellen has served as Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum since 2018. She is leading preparations for the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, including a $38M campus ...

Chugga-chugga, history buffs and train enthusiasts! The B&O Railroad Museum has just unveiled a fully restored piece of American heritage. That's right, the locomotive of America's Freedom Train, an ...

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held, that included, former Gov. Martin O'Malley, Vice President of Amtrak, Bruno Maestri, B&O Railroad Museum Executive Director, Kris Hoellen and others. The museum ...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The B&O Railroad Museum unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) today, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S.

AFT No. 1 was one of three locomotives that powered the 1975-76 American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition during the U.S. Bicentennial carrying more than 500 pieces of Americana—from George ...

In the years after the Civil War, the B&O (lines in blue) and Pennsylvania Railroad (lines in red) took control of Virginia railroads. The B&O used a car float between Shepherd’s Point and Alexandria ...