Social Studies Field Trips

Railroad Station Museum

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Railroad Station Museum
STREET: 2711 Maryland Ave.
CITY: Elllicott City	STATE: MD	ZIP: 21043	COUNTY: Howard
PHONE:		FEES:
HOURS AND DAYS:

GRADES: 2	UNITS: G&S, Trans/Com
CONTACT: Linda Pianowski	PHONE: 301-461-1945
TYPE: Museum	FEES: $.75 per student, $2.00 per adult (teacher and bus driver free).
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: Tours begin at 11 pm
LUNCH: No, cobblestone plaza with benches, pocket park, nearby.
GROUP SIZE: 50 (divided into 2 groups)
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Only restrooms and principal building.
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hr.

DESCRIPTION: Students will see displays of railroad tools, agent's office, and ticket office. They will experience a sight and sound show of the early history of the B & O Railroad. There are interactive action displays available. There is a 40 ft. scale model of the first 13 miles of the B&O Railroad. Special shows and exhibits are available on a temporary basis. Check on programs when you call.

RESOURCES

• Teacher packet of interdisciplinary activities.

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • The B & O Railroad Station Museum in Historic Ellicott City Maryland