Took a day trip to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum with the kids and my nephews the other day.
Not only is the old roundhouse building restored beautifully, but the activities for the kids were engaging. Of course, who wouldn't have fun climbing all over trains, right?
As a history buff, it was very exciting to see (and tell the kids a bit) about how the development of
the American economy depended so much (and to a certain extent still does) on the railroad. But, these kids, with the exception of a few Metro rides know nothing of actual trains. They've been on a number of planes, but their worldview is quite different.Nevertheless, if you are in Baltimore, it's worth a visit...a unique part of American history and culture is captured there.
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