Historic Silver Spring B&O Railway Station Open House

Tour the restored 1945 Silver Spring B&O Railroad passenger station and view a photo exhibit of 30 years of Silver Spring history. While visiting view the 10 foot by 10 foot HO layout built by the Rockville Model Railroad Society featuring a 24 hour day/night cycle.

Saturday,August 4 - The “Riverdale Model Railroaders Club.”  HO modular layout featuring modern rail transport.

Saturday, September 1 - Walking Tour to Silver Spring's Original "Silver" spring, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join Silver Spring Historical Society president Jerry A. McCoy on a walking tour to the spring after which our community was named and other historic sites surrounding the B&O RR Station.  McCoy is the author of Historic Silver Spring (2005) and Downtown Silver Spring (2010), both by Arcadia Publishing.  Cost $5.00.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.  Email sshistory@yahoo.com or call (301) 537-1253, mpi@montgomerypreservation.org or call 301-495-4915 (leave a message)

Saturday, November 3 – Happy 10th anniversary; 2002-2012, 10 years of restoration to the B&O site.  Join us
as we commemorate the revitalization of a Silver Spring cultural icon.  We celebrate with cake, memories, and a photo exhibit.

These family events are sponsored by the Montgomery Preservation and Silver Spring Historical Society. Admission to building is free; a small fee maybe charged for special events.