The Great Railroad Revolution

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
No charge
Reservations required

5:30 p.m., King Library

Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.

In The Great Railroad Revolution, renowned railroad expert Christian Wolmar tells the extraordinary story of the rise and the fall of the greatest of all American endeavors and argues that the time has come for America to reclaim and celebrate its often-overlooked rail heritage.

Facilitator: Ed Lamont

Biography: Since 1991, Ed Lamont has served as a docent at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Recently, he has been a guest history lecturer at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He also leads tours of the Breakers Hotel and gives gallery talks at The Society of the Four Arts. Ed presents historic topics at Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution Chapters, The Lake Worth Pioneer Association, and The Mayflower Society.