B&O Railroad Museum to unveil restored car honoring Pullman porters’ legacy

BALTIMORE — The B&O Railroad Museum will unveil a piece of Black American history next week with the restoration of a 1930s railroad car that tells the story of workers who helped build the nation’s middle class.

The museum will reveal the restored 3316 Washington Observation Tavern Car on Saturday, Feb. 21. Museum staff have been working to restore the Art Deco bar car to its former glory.

Discover the untold story of Pullman porters and their role in building America’s Black middle class at this new Baltimore museum exhibit

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