The Lincoln Highway Association has become aware of a recent proliferation of histories, maps and other miscellaneous materials relating to the Lincoln Highway, available to be purchased through online sites such as Amazon and possibly in retail stores, that contain erroneous information about, and maps of, the Lincoln Highway. While there are many reliable histories and other materials relating to the Lincoln Highway such as our quarterly publication The Lincoln Highway Forum, all purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the quality of any such materials. A history and an interactive map of the Lincoln Highway are available at https://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org, and a list of reliable publications and other materials are available under the Resources tab. All materials sold by the Lincoln Highway Association are available exclusively from the Lincoln Highway Trading Post at http://www.lhtp.com.
Author: Lincoln Highway Association
California Chapter Meeting on 4/5
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Meeting starts: 10:00 AM
Lunch: 12 noon
Open to the public
MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille
at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
3645 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
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Directions
- From Business I-80:
- From Business I-80 Eastbound, take Exit 12C (Fulton Ave). Turn left on Auburn Blvd, then left on Fulton Ave
- From Business I-80 Westbound, take Exit 12 (Fulton Ave). Turn right on Fulton Ave
- Turn left on Haggin Oaks Dr
- Parking lot on left. Short walk to MacKenzie’s Sports Bar & Grille
Meeting Agenda
- Officer and committee reports
- Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Roseville signage project
- El Dorado County Historical Museum in Placerville
- January chapter bucket list
- 2025 Conference and Middle Third Tour
- Presentation on the Lincoln Highway
California Chapter Meeting and Elections on Sat 1/11
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Meeting starts: 10:00 AM
Lunch: served after the meeting, compliments of the host
Open to the public
Sports Leisure Vacations
9812 Old Winery Place, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95827
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- Just behind the Old Mills Winery, one block off the Lincoln Highway, near Bradshaw & US 50
IMPORTANT: Seating is limited to 25 members, because of the size of the meeting room. YOU MUST CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE A SEAT.
Email Mark Hoffmann <markslt@aol.com> to reserve your seat for the meeting and lunch.
Agenda
- Officer elections
- Officer and committee reports
- Sisley Road update
- Citrus Heights signage
- Roseville signage
California Chapter Meeting on 1/13
Winter 2024 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, January 13, 2024 (new date)
Bernhard Museum Complex
291 Auburn Folsom Road
Auburn, CA 95603
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Meeting details to be announced.
California Chapter meeting on Sat 7/9
Summer 2022 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Old 40 Bar & Grill
Donner Ski Ranch
19320 Donner Pass Road
Norden, CA 95724
(530) 426-3635
Google map
Directions:
- Take I-80 to Exit 174 Soda Springs
- Turn east onto Donner Pass Road
- Turn left into the parking lot of Donner Ski Ranch
- Old 40 Bar and Grill is on the upper level
11:30 am
Lunch
1:00 pm
Meeting
- Officer & committee reports
- Updates: Website, signs and markers, 2022 and 2023 Conference reports
- Presentation: Eastern Third Tour by Paul Gilger
California Chapter meeting on Sat 4/2
Spring 2022 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Lunch at 11:30 am
Old Mexico Restaurant
1848 Portola Ave
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-7100
Google Map
Directions
- Take I-580 to Exit 52B, Livermore Ave.
- Turn south onto Livermore Ave.
- Turn right onto Portola Ave.
- Old Mexico is on the right.
- Parking is available next to the restaurant and on the street.
Meeting at 1:00 pm
Duarte Garage and Lincoln Highway Museum
North L Street and Portola Ave
(across the street from Old Mexico)
Livermore, CA
Google Map
Meeting agenda
- Officer & committee reports
- 2022 Illinois Conference and related tours
- California LH Roadway Painting project
- Updates: website, speakers, LH signs and markers, 1917 terminus plaque, Echo Summit Lodge
Presentation
- Michael Lynch, co-author of Historic Signs over California’s Roadways, part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series
California Chapter online meeting and officer elections THIS SATURDAY 1/15
Winter 2022 California Chapter Meeting and Officer Elections
THIS SATURDAY, January 15, 2022
Sign in starts — 12:30 PM (US Pacific Time)
Meeting starts — 1:00 PM (US Pacific Time)
Open to the public
The California Chapter of the LHA will have our winter meeting and officer elections online via Zoom. Chapter members without access to a computer or smartphone are still welcome to join us, but will need to ask family or friends to view the meeting on their computer or smartphone.
The meeting will begin this Saturday at 1:00 PM. The host will be chapter president Joel Windmiller and chapter secretary Paulette Johnston, with Jimmy Lin providing Zoom tech support.
Agenda
- Officer and Committee reports
- Officer elections
- Updates on LHA National Conference for 2022 and 2023
- 2022 Coach tour of the Lincoln Highway
- California Lincoln Highway book project
- Ophir Road monument sign replacement
- Signage projects
- Promotional activities
California Chapter meeting on Sat 10/9
Fall 2021 California Chapter Meeting: Lunch on the Lincoln 2
Saturday, October 9, 2021
10 am–4 pm
Lunch: MUST RSVP BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
Open to the public
“In the Barn” at the home of Kristen Dieterich
1395 Orange Hill Lane
Penryn, CA 95258
(916) 316-6254
Google Map
Directions: From I-80, take Exit 112 (Penryn Rd), and head north over the freeway. Turn right on Taylor Road (Old US 40/Lincoln/Victory Highways). Turn left on Sisley Road, just past the Valencia Club. Turn left on Orange Hill Lane. Street parking is available (look for parking signs).
Enjoy lunch along the longest section of intact 1916 Lincoln/Victory Highway concrete in Placer County.
10:00–11:30
Meet and Greet
11:30–1:00
Buffet lunch: MUST RSVP BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
$15 per person
Enjoy lunch in the barn or relaxing by the pond.
- BBQ tri-tip and chicken
- Green and potato salad
- Bread, fruit, dessert
- Water, soda, beer & wine
1:00–4:00
Meeting and presentation
Please bring a folding chair – only limited seating available.
- Officer and committee reports
- Signage and marker updates
- Website updates
- Presentation: Caldor Fire damage to the Lincoln Highway Pioneer Alignment
California Chapter meeting on Sat 7/10 — in person again!
Summer 2021 California Chapter Meeting: Lunch on the Lincoln
Saturday, July 10, 2021
11:30 AM–3:00 PM
Lunch: MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY, JULY 2
Open to the public
Moe Mohanna Event Center
2021 Old Bass Lake Road
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Google Map
Directions: Take US 50 to Bass Lake Road (Exit 32) and head north. Turn left on Old Bass Lake Road, then turn left at the driveway with a row of Italian cypress trees.
Enjoy lunch and the sweeping views of the Sacramento Valley. Explore the longest remaining section of Lincoln Highway concrete in California.
11:30–1:00
Buffet lunch (must reserve by Friday, July 2)
1:00–3:00
Meeting
- Officer and committee reports
- Updates for National Conference in Illinois and California
- Lincoln Highway Byway in California
- Folsom signage project
- Western Terminus marker
- Donated 1928 concrete markers in Placerville
California Chapter online meeting on Sat 4/3
Spring 2021 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Sign in starts: 12:30 PM (US Pacific Time)
Meeting starts: 1:00 PM (US Pacific Time)
Open to the public
The California Chapter of the LHA will have our spring meeting online via Zoom. Chapter members without access to a computer or smartphone are welcome to join us, but will need to ask family or friends to view the meeting on their computer or smartphone.
The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. The host will be chapter president Joel Windmiller and chapter secretary Paulette Johnston, with Jimmy Lin providing Zoom tech support.
Agenda
- Officer and Committee reports
- COVID-19 impact on 2022 chapter activities and in-person meetings
- Updates on LHA National Conference for 2022 and 2023
- Online membership and donation
- Folsom signage
- Historical Byway update