Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend: A Celebration of Freedom
In celebration of the Museum’s designation as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site, and in honor of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the B&O is hosting special programming exploring the concept of freedom on Sun, Jan. 16, and MLK Day, Mon, Jan 17.
Programs include our From Slavery to Civil Rights tour, kid-focused educational activities, a presentation by Reverend Montgomery of Baltimore’s historic Union Baptist Church and soloist recital from the church’s choir.
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, January 16
11:30 AM: Train Ride
12-4 PM: Kids Activity in Roundhouse
1 PM: Train Ride
2-4 PM: For this celebration of MLK Jr. Day, Reverend Montgomery of Union Baptist Church will join the museum for a presentation, Motivation to March On, followed by a soloist recital from the church’s choir. This will be followed by an African American History public tour, From Slavery to Civil Rights, through the museum.
Monday, January 17
10 AM 12 Noon: Kids Activity in Roundhouse
12 Noon: Train Ride
1 1:30 PM: From Slavery to Civil Rights Junior Tour
2:30 3 PM: From Slavery to Civil Rights Public Tour