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Revised Membership Requirements Announced
At the April Board of Directors Meeting in Kansas City, the Board approved new criteria for membership. You can read about them by clicking the Membership link above, or by clicking here.
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Announcing the H. Roger Grant Award
The H. Roger Grant Award for outstanding scholarship in railroad history is a $5,000 award, made possible through support of Julia Grant in honor of her father, Roger. It will honor the best book, published by an academic or trade … Continue reading
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The H. Roger Grant Award
The H. Roger Grant Award for outstanding scholarship in railroad history is a $5,000 award, made possible through support of Julia Grant in honor of her father, Roger. It will honor the best book, published by an academic or trade … Continue reading
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Apply for a 2025 Overton Prize
The Lexington Group seeks to promote the scholarly study of transportation history by awarding study grants that honor one of the organization’s founders, Richard C. Overton. Prizes in amounts of up to $4,000 each are now available to qualified applicants … Continue reading
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Tribute to Pete Hansen (6/8/2024)
A tribute to the late Peter A. Hansen, a former Director of the Lexington Group will take place at the new library in Winter Park, Florida on June 8, 2024. Continue reading
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Past president Roger Grant passes away
Dear Fellow Lexingtonians: It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of H. Roger Grant, historian, board member, and past president of the Lexington Group, on November 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and by … Continue reading
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2023 Annual Meeting Details
2023 Annual Meeting Registration details, including agenda, and registration, are now available in the Members Area.
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Announcing the Overton Prize Competition for 2023
The Lexington Group seeks to promote the scholarly study of transportation history by awarding study grants that honor one of the organization’s founders, Richard C. Overton. Prizes in amounts of up to $4,000 each are available in 2023 to help qualified … Continue reading
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EBT #16 Steams Back to Life
Here’s a video of East Broad Top’s #16 during the recent Steam Spectacular. Our annual meeting will feature a full day on the EBT. Check the Members Area for details.
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2023 Annual Meeting in Hershey, PA
Preliminary details about our 2023 annual meeting being held in Hershey, Pennsylvania between Wednesday morning, September 27 and Saturday afternoon, September 30, at the Hershey Lodge are available in the Members Only area. You must be a member to attend … Continue reading
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