Underground Railroad Exhibit Volunteer
In 2021, the B&O Railroad Museum became an officially designated Underground Railroad site. 27 freedom seekers are known to have used the B&O Railroad system to flee slavery, 8 of whom passed directly through the Mount Clare Station, where the Museum is located.
In September, the museum will be unveiling a new exhibit on the Underground Railroad, complete with immersive videos that share the stories of William & Ellen Craft, and Henry "Boxcar" Brown - all of whom used the B&O Railroad Museum site on their journey to freedom.
For the grand opening of the Exhibit, the museum is seeking volunteers to help greet guests, check ticket information, assist with the timed ticket entry flow, direct guests through the exhibit, start the videos inside the exhibit, and provide support to our Visitor Services team.
The ideal volunteer has strong social skills, a friendly demeanor, a passion for the importance of sharing Black history, and is comfortable interacting with a large number of visitors.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the exhibit free of charge and will receive a pair of museum passes as a thank you.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223, US
It is the vision of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, Inc. to: Preserve the physical legacy and experience of American railroading, and to interpret and present its history to the widest possible audience. Develop programs which broaden and deepen public appreciation of the past, present and future significance of the railroad industry in the development of American life, especially in the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and the region.
Comprised of the oldest and most comprehensive collection of railroad history in the Western Hemisphere, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, Inc. is a unique cultural and educational asset for the city and the region. An unparalleled roster of the 19th and 20th century railroad equipment, original shop buildings, and surviving tracks at the historic Mt. Clare site provide an integrated resource to present virtually every aspect of American railroad development and its impact on our society, culture and economy.
B&O Railroad Museum901 W. Pratt StBaltimore, MD 21223
August 9, 2022
