The Lexington Group News

  • Apply for a 2024 Overton Award
    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. Awards in amounts of up to $4,000 each are now available to … Continue reading
  • 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
  • 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, … Continue reading
  • 2023 Annual Meeting Details
    2023 Annual Meeting Registration details, including agenda, and registration, are now available in the Members Area.
  • 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.  Awards in amounts of up to $4,000 each are available in 2023 to … Continue reading
  • 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.
  • 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 … Continue reading
  • Agenda for 2022 annual meeting
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  • Agenda for 2021 Annual Meeting
    A full (near-final) agenda and other information regarding the 2021 annual meeting is now available in the “members only” area.
  • RLHS Centennial
    The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Click here for more details.
  • J. Stanley Rhine Obituary
    We regret to inform you of the passing of fellow Lexingtonian J. Stanley Rhine, on December 13, 2020. Stan was an accomplished scientist, writer, and historian, among his many other talents. We extend our condolences to Stan’s wife, … Continue reading
  • 2020 Annual Meeting Postponed
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  • Peter A. Hansen, 1957-2020
    It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Peter Hansen, on Friday, May 15, 2020, following a short but difficult battle with cancer. For the past several years it has been my privilege to work … Continue reading