Silver Spring

March Open House Features Music and More with Ray and Christine

Come aboard for a fun time!

Show times: 11 am and 1pm

Ray Owen with train
Courtesy of Ray Owen

Ray Owen, a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/entertainer, and Christine (aka “Christine and The Road King”) will present their “Great American Railroad Show.”

All aboard for an award-winning performance of engaging boxcar ballads, spiritual freight train blues, and rousing rattle-n-roll songs, woven together with historic backstories.

This March 1st performance, sandwiched between February (Black History Month) and March (Women’s History Month), will feature classic railroad songs written by some of the matron saints of African-American blues music – Sister Rosetta and Libba Cotton, as well as the legendary folk-blues artist Lead Belly.

Since March is also the National Irish-American Heritage Month, the show will celebrate Irish-American contributions inspired by the building of the groundbreaking B&O and the Great American Railroad.

Ongoing Activities

  • Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.
  • “Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!
  • Indoors, enjoy the Rockville Model Railroad Society’s HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.
  • Play with a wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.
  • Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.
  • See railroad photos & memorabilia, including the original B&O “Drumhead,” along with photos & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

Please note that because of contractor equipment using the lot, the number of available parking spaces will be limited. There is a special needs space and ramp at the station. Additional parking is available at county garage and lot #4 (8100 Fenton St.) that is one block from the station.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

 

Akhmedova Ballet Academy at the Silver Spring B&O Station Open House

Special Guests: Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Peter and the Wolf-ABA

ABA students will be joining us from 11:00 – 12:00.  They are excited to meet with the children and families of the local community to talk about all aspects of their training and life as ballet students. Children will be able to interact with the dancers and ask them questions. The dancers will also prepare an excerpt from their upcoming performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” Children can enjoy this sneak peak of the show and then take pictures with the characters in their costumes.

All families that sign the guest book are invited to enter a drawing for a set of four free tickets to see the Ballet Academy performance of “Peter and the Wolf” at the Silver Spring Black Box Theater, 8641 Colesville Road. Winners must be available to attend on Sunday, February 16. Tickets will also be available for purchase.

Jacqueline Akhmedova, Artistic Director, said: “The Akhmedova Ballet Academy is dedicated to providing the finest quality ballet training utilizing the Vaganova Method with personal and artistic mentoring to prepare young talented dancers to become strong and fully developed artists ready to take their places in major dance companies around the world. Akhmedova Ballet Academy (ABA) has been providing world-class ballet training since 2011, equipping its dancers to join the ranks of professional companies. ABA’s exceptional faculty provide a nurturing environment where students thrive as both dancers and individuals. No matter what educational or career path our students choose, their training will instill in them the work-ethic and communication and collaborative skills necessary for producing successful leaders and citizens, committed to community, diversity and values-driven pursuits.”

“ABA is very proud to be active within the community. Each year the academy brings many performances to those that do not have as much access to the arts by traveling to senior centers and senior living homes. ABA also visits public schools to introduce art and culture to our community’s youth. ABA’s studio company taught a dance workshop to the students of Rolling Terrace ES and the young girls of the Positive Outcome Mentoring Program. ABA enjoys participating in both the Wheaton Arts Parade and the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade every year. At ABA we love to share our art with those around us and serve our diverse community.”

Learn more about ABA.

Ongoing Activities

  • Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.
  • “Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!
  • Indoors, enjoy the Rockville Model Railroad Society’s HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.
  • Play with a wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.
  • Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.
  • See railroad photos & memorabilia, including the original B&O “Drumhead,” along with photos & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

Please note that because of contractor equipment using the lot, the number of available parking spaces will be limited. There is a special needs space and ramp at the station. Additional parking is available at county garage and lot #4 (8100 Fenton St.) that is one block from the station.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Ongoing Activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

Holiday Craft Day at Silver Spring B&O Station Open House

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Special Activity: Bring on the holiday cheer! Make easy holiday crafts and decorate the Station or share with a friend or loved one. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the inspiration.

station door with Christmas wreath
Credit: John Sery

Ongoing Activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

Engaging “N” Gauge Model Railroading Layouts at Open House

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Special Event:

Engaging “N” Gauge Model Railroading Layouts Brought to You by Independent Dudes in Operation Top Secret Model Railroad Club [I.D.I.O.T.S.]

Miniature Model N Gauge Railroad Trains Locomote through Towns, Mountainous Terrain, and Tunnels & Over Bridges!

Railroad Trains Locomote at Eye-Level for the Kids!

N Gauge Layout

Ongoing Activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

October Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Girl typing on typewriterSpecial Event: “Tap Into History: A Century of Typewriters”

So why are the keys on my computer keyboard arranged like that? For the answer, check out this traveling pop-up exhibit. You will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to type on a 1913 Royal Standard No.5 or maybe you prefer a 1970’s Safari portable typewriter. Stop by and see for yourself. Ding! Carriage return.

Ongoing Activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Silver Spring B&O StationOpen House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

September Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Special Guest: Clarence Hickey will present “Backyard Science” at 11am

Join him to hear the insights he gleaned on monarch conservation from his own backyard plus learn about the best reference books for young readers. Note: these presentation slides include summary text.

Ongoing Activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Silver Spring B&O Station

Parking and Trail Information

Construction of a new bridge to carry the Metropolitan Branch Hiker-Biker Trail over Georgia Ave has begun.  As part of this construction a temporary security fence has been installed across the station parking lot.  A drive-through gate will be open for the Open House. Please note that because of contractor equipment using the lot, the number of available parking spaces will be limited. There is a special needs space and ramp at the station. Additional parking is available at county garage and lot #4 (8100 Fenton St.) that is one block from the station.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

August Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

Activities

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Silver Spring B&O StationOpen House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

July Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station: Cancelled

The B&O Station Will Not Be Open in July

Please join us on June 29th for Montgomery County Heritage Day and August 3rd for the August Open House. On those days you can enjoy the following activities:

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Silver Spring B&O StationOpen House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

June’s Open House at the Silver Spring B&O Station

Step on Board! Explore Silver Spring’s Historic Railroad Station!

MATTS Turtle

June’s Special Event: Reptile Talk at 11am

Join Professor Emeritus Ray Bosmans, Mid Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society, to learn about and touch many different types of reptiles. Thinking about owning a turtle as a pet? Ask Dr. Bosmans how you can be a turtle parent.

Ongoing Activities

Take a self-guided tour outside & inside the Station.

“Train Spot” under the canopy! See locomotives galore! Wave at the Engineers!

Indoors, enjoy HO Scale Model Train Display, locomoting thru a 24-hour day in 7 1/2 minutes, sunrise to sunset to sunrise.

Play with wooden toy train set and ride Thomas the Tank Engine.

Visit Station Manager’s ticket office and 1945 telephone booth.

See B&O “Drumhead,” rail photos, & memorabilia of the original Downtown Silver Spring.

Enjoy Station Manager Robert Davis’ Brownie camera photos taken when he was 16 years of age.

Open House Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation & Silver Spring Historical Society

montgomerypreservation.org

facebook.com/sshistory/

301-495-4915

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and a gem in Silver Spring’s Arts & Entertainment District. 

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