Early 1800's Log Cabin in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland

Interior of Historic Log Cabin

Luke Jr and living historian in Ellicott City, Maryland

Early 1800's log cabin in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland prior to complete restoration

Note gentleman with cane exiting the dilapidated structure and thatched, deteriorating roof

The National Road Marker

This marker stands on a part of the right of way of the historic and fabled National, or Cumberland Road. Commencing in 1806 it was built in segments by city, state, federal, and private means and was the first great commercial and travel link from...

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company

Brewing Philosophy

The brewers of Alpenhof believe that to create our beers:

1.We will use only the finest and most authentic ingredients.

2. We will employ the specific historical and regional techniques required...

Lunch at Ellicott Mills Brewing Company

One of the great things about Ellicott Mills Brewing Company is that the menu is constantly evolving based upon the seasonality of produce and CIA Graduate Richard C. Winter and his team's fascination with world cuisines. If you're a regular visitor,...

The Firehouse Museum

The Firehouse Museum houses a wide array of fire apparatus, model toys, and an impressive visual history of Howard County’s Volunteer Fire Department. The firehouse was constructed by volunteers in 1889 and after 1923 used as a meeting hall, county...

Historic Downtown Ellicott City

Ellicott City, founded in 1772, is a downtown historic district that is a popular destination among antiques shoppers, with restaurants, eclectic boutique shops, coffee shops, a tea room and many historic sites.

Entrance to the B&O Railroad Museum

Completed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1830, Ellicott City Station in Historic Ellicott City, is the oldest surviving railroad station in America.

B&O Railroad Museum Hours

Please Note: Museum is Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. They are open to the public Wednesday Thru Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM. For more information please call 410-461-1945.

Watch Your Head

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is the site of the original terminus of the first 13 miles of commercial track ever constructed in America.

Tour Guide at the B&O Railroad Museum

Guided tours are available upon request at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. For more information please call 410-461-1945 or visit WWW.ECBORAIL.ORG

Restored Inside of the B&O Railroad Station

In the 1970's the station was restored as a museum and a second restoration in 1999 returned the building to its 1857 appearance.

Early Railroad Signals to Prevent Disaster

When Railroading began there were no set signals and trains were not equipped with whistles or bells. The need to communicate between trains and passersby quickly became apparent. Misinterpreted or ignored signals caused by faulty equipment, human...

Inside View of the B&O Railroad Station

Today the site of the B&O Railroad Station interprets the story of transportation and travel in early America through seasonal exhibits, education programs and living history programs.