Part of the Building Baltimore Lecture Series: The B&O’s Role in the Making of Charm City
From 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, join Patrick F. Chase, historian and author of Jonathan Knight: Pathfinder of American Railroads, for a lecture about Jonathan Knight, the first Chief Engineer of the B&O Railroad.
As told by Chase, Knight was a brilliant mathematician and surveyor, whose extraordinary endeavors led to the expansion of the National Road and the B&O Railroad. During his lecture, Chase will dive into Knight’s influence on some of the nation’s greatest civil engineers, including his mentee, Benjamin H. Latrobe.
After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session, and Chase’s book will be on sale in the gift shop!
About the Lecturer
Patrick F. Chase is a historian and educator focusing on early American transportation. He has spent the last six years researching the life and achievements of Jonathan Knight, and written extensively about the history of Indiana, Texas, Michigan, sports, and other fields.
Admission:
Included with Museum Admission. Museum Members FREE.
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