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.
California Chapter Fall Meeting and Road Trip on 10/4
Saturday, October 4, 2025
- 9:00 am: Meet at California Automobile Museum parking lot (2200 Front Street, Sacramento)
- Business meeting (at most 30 minutes)
- Officer reports
- LH Signage update
- Moe Mohanna History Museum
- 9:30 am: Start road trip on Lincoln Highway, Donner Summit section, from Sacramento to Truckee
- Pass out 2-way radios for the road trip
- 10:15 am (approx): stop at San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, to view the newly installed Lincoln Highway sign
- 12 noon (approx) Lunch Stop: TJ’s Roadhouse, 520 S Auburn Street, Colfax
- Continue road trip from Colfax to Truckee — tentative stops:
- Lincoln Highway marker replica [Gold Run]
- 1913 railroad subway [Secret Town]
- Old Baxter town site [pull off]
- Towle 1928 railroad subway at Casa Loma Rd
- Crystal Lake
- Cisco Grove stone buildings
- Big Bend replica LH concrete marker
- Rainbow Lodge [pull off]
- Soda Springs [Donner Summit Historical Society]
- Donner Summit [Railroad Tunnel, Bridge, LH Marker]
- Donner Lake / Truckee: Donner Memorial Museum / Downtown
- End of LH Road Trip
The January Chapter Meeting and officer elections will be via Zoom.
California Chapter Meeting on 7/12
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Meeting starts: 9:45 AM
Lunch: At Ferry Building in San Francisco
Open to the public/members
Meeting Announcement for July 12th, 2025
Lunch: Ferry Building, San Francisco
Meeting: Brief discussion of Agenda Items starts approximately 30 minutes before the Ferry Departs Richmond Terminal.
The group gathers near the waterfront by Ferry Building.
Location: Richmond, California, Ferry Terminal Parking Lot Area
Meeting Agenda Starts at 9:45
- Officer and committee reports
- Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Roseville signage mural projects [Andy]
- California Chapter Brochures
- El Dorado County Historical Museum in Placerville
- January Chapter bucket list
- 2025 Conference and Middle Third Tour report, [Paul]
- Ferry Boat Ride to SF Ferry Building
Directions: Turn on Cutting Blvd from Interstate 80 or 580, head south on Harbour Way South, and park in the parking lot on the right side.
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
View in Google Maps
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
View in Google Maps
- 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 Update
January Chapter Meeting
The Winter Meeting will be Saturday January 13th at the Bernard House Museum
291 Auburn-Folsom Road Auburn, Ca.
- Lunch 11:30 to 1:00 PM
- Main Dish: Monica Pitsenberger’s “Soon to be Famous Lasagna”
- Salad & Garlic Bread & Water
- If Members/ Guests would like to bring a veggie or fruit tray, chips and dip. or dessert to share.
- MEETING 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- OFFICER ELECTIONS
- Officer Committee Reports
- Sisley Road [Placer County] UPDATE
- Country Club Drive Extension [El Dorado County]
- Citrus Heights LH Signage project [Andy Saunders]
- 2024 Meeting Locations Voting Ballet.
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 Summer 2023
UPDATE: Disregard post card! New location below
Summer 2023 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Moe Mohanna Family Ranch
2101 Old Bass Lake Road
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 208-9790
View in Google Maps
Directions:
- Take US 50 to Bass Lake Road (Exit 32)
- Turn north on Bass Lake Road
- At first traffic light past US 50, turn left and follow old concrete LH
- Turn left at metal gate, follow the driveway to event center parking on the upper level
11:30 am
Lunch buffet
$20 donation to Monica Pitsenberger
- Sandwiches: variety of meats and cheese & bread with condiments
- Pasta, veggie salads
- Dessert: cookies, brownies, fruit
1:00–3:30 pm
Meeting in the main building or upper level of the garage
First meeting after the 2023 LHA California Conference
- Officer & committee reports
- 2023 Conference post report
- Updates: Website, signs, and markers
- Clarksville Days [Future]
- California Chapter LH Book Sales
PRESENTATION: Slideshow of 2023 California Conference
California Chapter Meeting on Sat 4/1
Spring 2023 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too!
11891 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-9380
View in Google Maps
Directions:
• Take I-580 Exit 44A Foothill Road
• Turn north on Foothill Road
• Turn left on Dublin Blvd.
• Turn left into the parking lot
11:30 am
Lunch in Banquet Room
$40 Menu CASH ONLY PLEASE PAY WHEN YOU SIGN IN
- Appetizers:
- cheese pizza or Luigi’s antipasti
- Pasta:
- penne pasta or tortelloni
- Entree:
- eggplant parmigiana or chicken limón (sautéed chicken breast with shallots in a white wine, lemon cream sauce)
1:00–3:30 pm
Meeting in Banquet Room
This will be the last chapter meeting before the National Conference in Folsom on June 11-15.
- Officer & committee reports
- 2023 Conference report
- Updates: Website, signs, and markers
- Clarksville Days [Future]
- California Chapter LH Book Sales
California Chapter meeting on Sat 1/7
Winter 2023 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Vince’s Restorante
840 Harbor Blvd
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-6395
Google map
Directions:
• Take US 50 Harbor Blvd Exit 1B
• Turn north on Harbor Blvd
• Turn left into the parking lot of Vince’s Ristorante
11:30 am
Lunch in Banquet Room
$22 Menu: Veal Parmigiana, Special Steak Sandwich, Italian Chicken Sandwich, Baked Lasagna Includes: Salad, hot bread and butter, coffee, iced tea, water
(Gluten-free, vegetarian pasta and kids’ menu available upon request)
1:00–3:30 pm
Meeting in Banquet Room
• Officer & committee reports
• OFFICER ELECTIONS
• Updates: Website, signs and markers, 2023 Conference report
• Clarksville Days [Future]
• California Chapter LH Book Sales
• Presentation: “History of West Sacramento & 1928 Lincoln Highway from Sacramento to Berkeley” by Trey Pitsenberger