Steel Rails to the Sunshine State - Monthly Meeting
Mon, Sep 14
|Central Florida Railroad Museum
On September 14th we have author and historian Christopher Daley coming from northern Florida to speak on “Steel Rails to the Sunshine State: Henry Flagler and the Railroad that Built Florida" during our monthly meeting. Guests are invited. Free admission.
Time & Location
Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
About the event
This presentation occurs during the Society's scheduled monthly meeting of members and guests. A short business meeting preceeds the presentation. Guests are welcome to this free presentaion.
In this dynamic lecture, journey back to the Gilded Age and discover how Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, transformed Florida’s east coast with his bold visions. His Florida East Coast Railway did not just build tracks—it built cities, from Palm Beach to Miami and all the way to Key West. You will hear how Flagler’s crews overcame hurricanes, swamps, and engineering challenges to connect the Sunshine State. Flagler’s grand hotels and infrastructure helped shape Florida into a winter retreat and global destination.