Ellicott
City B & O Railroad Station Museum
Special Events 2005
February
12th through November 20th, 2005
"World
War II:The Home Front"
A new exhibit concentrating on the Home Front during the war with special
attention to Ellicott City and surrounding areas. In conjunction with
exhibits, there will be special events with WW II living historians,
dances, and other activities to show life during the war. Click here
for more information.
October 29th and 20th, 2005
"German PW's in Howard County"
Come learn how German PW's were used by farmers in the local area to
help tend their fields. See displays on America and German equipment
and vehicles. Meet the farmers, MP's, and the Germans PW's and see how
they worked together to help support America.
November 25th, 2005 through January 22, 2006
"Holiday Model Train Exhibit"
Join us for our annual model train exhibit celebrating the joys and
excitement of the holiday season. See our 300 sq. ft. O scale train
model with over 10 trains and many animated features. Visit Thomas the
Tank and James and enjoy the new Dizzy Train layout. Open regular hours
plus December 19th - 22nd and 26 - 29th from 11am to 4pm. Closed on
Christmas and New Year's Day. Click here for more information.
December 17th and 18th, 2005
"Christmas on the Home Front"
Come see how Christmas was celebrated during the World War II years
in this two day living history event. Visit with the families whose
members in the service are able to be home. Also experbince those who
loved ones won't be home for Christmas. View the decortions and traditions
of this time in America.
November 5th, 2005
"Irish Laborers"
Through living historians, visitors will be able to learn about the
hard lives of these Irish Americans in their work, play, and families.
They will show how and why the Irish were used as workers but also why
the people who lived near the railroad disliked them. Also present will
be a 19th centruy apothecary and the state militia will be out to keep
order in the town.
For more information on any of these events,
call our information line at
410-461-1944 or to talk to a staff member 410-461-1945.
Please
visit ECBO.org for updated information as programs are subject to change!
