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Ellicott City Station Programs and Special Events
May 2008
- Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
April 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
All B&O Members will receive free admission during April and May 2008 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
B&O Membership Card must be shown at entrance.
- Historian Dan Toomey to Present “The War Came by Train” Lecture
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
2:00 – 2:45 pm
Dan Toomey: publisher, historian and author will present a 45 minute lecture entitled, “The War Came by Train”. Mr. Toomey will be available afterwards for a short Q&A session and book signing.
The lecture is included in the regular price of admission: $5-adults, $4-seniors, $3-children ages 2-12 (this lecture is not recommended for children under the age of 7). For more information call 410-461-1945.
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
- Telegraph Weekend
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 2008
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the anniversary of the first telegraph with a weekend of telegraph demonstrations, living history and special exhibits.
June 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
July 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
August 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
September 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
- Boy Scout & Girl Scout Month
Reserve your Girl or Boy Scout group of 20 or more this month and receive the youth group rate of $2.00 per person for everyone in the group. Email groupsales@borail.org or call 410-752-2490 to book your group.
Offer and discount valid at Ellicott City Station. Other rates apply for B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore.
October 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
- Ye Olde Kids Fest
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 2008
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Have fun the old-fashioned way at the Ellicott City Station! Participate in period games and crafts for kids of all ages. Living historians will bring 19th century fun to life throughout the weekend.
November 2008
- Roads to Rails
May 23 - November 4, 2008
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the impact of industrialization and transportation on Ellicott Mills as you learn about two significant avenues of travel: the Baltimore & Frederick Turnpike (Main Street) and the B&O Railroad.
- Candlelight Evening
Friday, November 21, 2008
7-10pm
Enjoy a special evening of music, history and refreshments at the historic sites of Ellicott City. Sites throughout the town will be open from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Holiday Festival of Trains
November 28, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Wednesdays – Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading including this year's new O-gauge layout in the car house, the Museum's permanent HO-gauge layout in the freight house, an N-gauge layout, and Thomas the Tank Engine!
December 2008
- Holiday Festival of Trains
November 28, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Wednesdays – Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading including this year's new O-gauge layout in the car house, the Museum's permanent HO-gauge layout in the freight house, an N-gauge layout, and Thomas the Tank Engine!
- Midnight Madness
Friday, December 5, 2008
Enjoy holiday shopping in Ellicott City’s historic district! The Ellicott City Station’s Museum Store will be open as well as some of the exhibits.
January 2009
- Holiday Festival of Trains
November 28, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Wednesdays – Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading including this year's new O-gauge layout in the car house, the Museum's permanent HO-gauge layout in the freight house, an N-gauge layout, and Thomas the Tank Engine!
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