Songs and Stories from the American Railroad

Schedule

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Museum of African American History: Boston Campus | Boston, MA

Advertisement
Uncover the legacy and impact of Boston’s Black Pullman Porters.
About this Event

Experience the power of musical storytelling alongside a dynamic panel discussion as we honor the legacy and impact of Boston’s Black Pullman Porters. This event brings history to life, celebrating the voices, contributions, and lasting influence of these trailblazers through meaningful dialogue and shared narratives.

Leading this dialogue are distinguished speakers, including Ingrid Monson, Quincy Jones Professor of African American Music at Harvard University; and Angela Tate, Chief Curator and Director of Collections at the Museum of African American History.

Step into this powerful exchange of history and perspective and help carry these stories forward.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Museum of African American History: Boston Campus, 46 Joy St, Boston, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Museum of African American History

Host or Publisher Museum of African American History

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Boston

Shining a Spotlight on the Big Dig
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Shining a Spotlight on the Big Dig

The West End Museum

Books & Bottles: A Literary Journey Through French Wine
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Books & Bottles: A Literary Journey Through French Wine

French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge

ART LITERARY-ART
AMA Boston: \u201cShow & Tell\u201d Career Speaker Series
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm AMA Boston: “Show & Tell” Career Speaker Series

CIC Boston

TEDxBU Salon
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm TEDxBU Salon

Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground

HEALTH-WELLNESS CONTESTS
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

Getdown Services
Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Getdown Services

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

The Growlers
Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm The Growlers

Royale Boston

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
Explore Boston with our epic scavenger hunt adventure!
Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am Explore Boston with our epic scavenger hunt adventure!

Public Garden

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
Art & Architectural Historic Tour of Beacon Hill
Wed, 10 Dec at 10:00 am Art & Architectural Historic Tour of Beacon Hill

The Hidden Art Gallery

ART TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Free Tour Fridays at the Boston Public Market
Fri, 30 Jan at 11:00 am Free Tour Fridays at the Boston Public Market

Boston Public Market

Waterworks Museum:  SPECIAL ACCESS TOUR
Sun, 01 Mar Waterworks Museum: SPECIAL ACCESS TOUR

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

HEALTH-WELLNESS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Boston Trivia Night
Thu, 26 Mar Boston Trivia Night

Pennyweight Hotel Boston, Curio Collection by Hilton

CONTESTS
Road to 250 Trivia Nights at Spy Bar
Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Road to 250 Trivia Nights at Spy Bar

Spy Bar

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Boston 101 History Tour
Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Boston 101 History Tour

Park Street & Tremont Street

MEETUPS
Boston Witchcraft Tour
Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 pm Boston Witchcraft Tour

24 Beacon St

Boston Family Day: Exploring Haitian History with Jean Appolon
Sat, 11 Apr Boston Family Day: Exploring Haitian History with Jean Appolon

Museum of African American History: Boston Campus

WORKSHOPS
Apostles of Development: Six Economists and the World They Made
Mon, 13 Apr at 12:00 pm Apostles of Development: Six Economists and the World They Made

121 Bay State Rd

War and Ecocide in Crimea, Then and Now
Tue, 14 Apr at 12:00 pm War and Ecocide in Crimea, Then and Now

121 Bay State Rd

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Boston?

Discover Boston Events