About this episode
Kris Hoellen discusses the B&O Railroad Museum's projects and the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
In 2027, America will mark the 200th anniversary of its railroading legacy—a transformative journey that began in 1827 with the laying of the first stone of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Baltimore, Maryland. To honor this historic bicentennial, the B&O Railroad Museum is leading a nationwide, year-long celebration in collaboration with partners like Amtrak and CSX to spotlight the enduring impact of railroads on American industry, culture, and daily life. Executive Director Kris Hoellen discusses the projects at the museum, how their volunteers are revitalizing the buildings on their site, and why she sees the anniversary as a year for collaboration between heritage railroads and museums. You can learn more about the 200th Anniversary from their website . This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services . Photo by Wallstreethotrod. Related Episodes National Railroad Museum Railroaders Memorial Museum Question of the Day What pieces of pre-1900 railroad history interest you the most? The post 158: B&O Railroad Museum appeared first on The Roundhouse Podcast .
People in this episode
Host: Nick Ozorak
Guest: Kris Hoellen
Topics covered
- railroad history
- B&O Railroad Museum
- American industry
- cultural impact of railroads
- heritage railroads
- collaboration in museums
Keywords
- B&O Railroad Museum
- railroad history
- Kris Hoellen
- 200th anniversary
- heritage railroads
- American culture
- collaboration
Sponsors
Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: B&O Railroad Museum, Amtrak, CSX
Places: Baltimore, Maryland
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