B&O Railroad Museum Launches AmericanRail200.org

A monumental milestone in American history is on the horizon, and a new digital hub is inviting the nation to participate. AmericanRail200.org was launched today, a one-stop source of information for the Bicentennial of American Railroading in 2027! This user-driven website will serve as the central clearinghouse for nationwide events and news about the 200^th anniversary of railroading, uniting celebrations from coast to coast. Organizations and individuals across the country are invited to upload their events and news, so all may participate. The website was launched by the B&O Railroad Museum, the birthplace of American railroading.

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Homepage of AmericanRail200.org

Americanrail200.org empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to be active participants in this historic bicentennial. Users can easily submit their own events, from community festivals to museum exhibitions to train-themed musical concerts and arts events to educational programming, making them all visible to a national audience. This website will enable organizers to post their events and users to find events to attend in all parts of the country in 2027. Likewise, news and updates related to 2027 celebrations can be shared, fostering a comprehensive resource for all.

"The 200^th anniversary of American railroading is an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate an industry whose tracks form the DNA of American life," said Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum. "Through americanrail200.org, everyone can participate in the bicentennial and plan their vacations by searching the website for events and activities to attend in 2027. We invite everyone to explore, connect, and contribute."

Early partners in this celebration include leading industry and cultural institutions from major sports teams to national museums to Class I railroads. These foundational partners are committed to either hosting special events in 2027 or leveraging their powerful voices to amplify the enduring impact of American railroading.

Becoming a partner signifies a commitment to either plan an event to commemorate American railroading's 200^th anniversary in 2027, or to use one’s platform to champion the contributions of the railroad to American life.

On February 28, 1827, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first common carrier railroad chartered in North America for the commercial transportation of freight and passengers. The invention of the railroad transformed American life socially, culturally, and economically. Now almost 200 years later, so much of the American identity can be traced back to the railroad, such as the advent of our time zones, labor policies, first responders, and even holiday traditions such as Mother’s Day and so much more. Today this industry moves over 28 million passengers on Amtrak and facilitates over $2 billion a day of economic commerce via our freight railroads.

To explore the new website, submit an event or news, or inquire about partnership opportunities, please visit www.americanrail200.org.

About the B&O Railroad Museum

The B&O Railroad Museum, located in Baltimore, Md., is the birthplace of American railroading. The Museum is a full affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site as designated by the National Park Service. It 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 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse, and the first mile of commercial railroad track laid in America.

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