The illustration above is a compilation of original artwork by Clarence Schumaker for the Rod ‘N’ Reel, Chesapeake Beach, MD.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTs:
Dramatic Reading of the Polar Express
Friday, December 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. Reading – Waitlist only
7:00 p.m. Reading – Reservations required
Held inside the Dolores Railcar behind the museum
Please join us for the dramatic reading of the Polar Express inside the historic Dolores railcar. The event is free however reservations are required. To register, please use the following link: Registration Link
At the end of each reading, hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Rod N Reel Resort in the atrium of the new hotel lobby.
The museum is closed and will re-open for the 2026 Season on April 1, 2026.
Please note: The museum is currently undergoing interior and exterior maintenance work. Once completed, “appointment only” visits may be scheduled during our closed season. Updates will be provided on the website.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority/Maryland Historical Trust, and support from The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, the Friends of CBRM, the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and private donations, the museum’s new exhibit has been completed. We invite you to join the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, a group that supports the museum through volunteering, advocacy, and fundraising. And mostly, we want you to watch for updates.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
All Aboard!