Ten years ago during the weekend of President’s Day, a record snow storm dumped three feet of snow on Baltimore and by the early morning hours on February 17, half of the B&O Railroad Museum’s historic 1884 Roundhouse roof collapsed devastating 18 one-of-a-kind locomotives and rail cars, and closing the Museum for 22 months.

This President’s Day Weekend celebrate the rebirth of the historic Roundhouse with programs on the restoration of the damaged locomotives and a special presentation and book signing of Tragedy to Triumph by authors William Rockey and Pamela Coleman, the construction engineers involved with the entire rebuilding project.

As a special note of thanks on Sunday, February 17 in commemoration of this epic event, the B&O Railroad Museum will offer free admission to thank the citizens of Baltimore, Maryland, and the surrounding region for their efforts during the recovery and continued support that has helped remake the Museum a national treasure and world-class museum.

WHEN: Saturday, February 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Roll back to 2003 Admission prices: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children

Sunday, February 17, 2013
FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE!
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
901 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21223
410-752-2490
http://www.borail.org

FREE PARKING

About the museum:
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, a full affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American railroading and its impact on American society, culture and economy. The Museum is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment. The 40-acre historic site is regarded as the birthplace of American Railroading and includes the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and first mile of commercial railroad track in America. For further information on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, please call 410-752-2490 or visit http://www.borail.org.