Lincoln Highway Association PA Chapter

10/31/2026

Halloween will also have a strong connection with the Lincoln Highway since the historic road was officially dedicated across the country on Halloween in 1913.

In the early 20th century, Halloween was a day of celebration for adults and not as much the children's trick or treat festivities that we enjoy today.

Take a road trip this Halloween and celebrate the establishment of the Lincoln Highway. 🐈‍⬛🎃👻

Did you know that the Lincoln Highway was officially launched on Halloween in 1913?

Gettysburg along with other Lincoln Highway communities joined in on the celebration.

What better way to celebrate than a parade of automobiles? 🛺

10/31/2026

There's a LOT going on in Gettysburg in November. Including, the closure of the square for a week to re-enact Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It will be one for the history books for Lincoln Highway celebrations.

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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! JUST TWO WEEKS UNTIL GETTYSBURG MAKES HISTORY AGAIN!

🏛️ Where History Comes to Life!

Just TWO WEEKS from today, Lincoln Square will begin an extraordinary transformation - from one of America's most historic and iconic town centers into the centerpiece of a national commemoration and celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary!

For one unforgettable week, Gettysburg and Adams County will take center stage as we commemorate America's past, celebrate its present, and inspire its future.

And we're doing it in truly E.P.I.C. fashion!

🇺🇸 E - EDUCATION: Bringing American history to life through immersive experiences, historical presentations, living history, and the enduring words of Abraham Lincoln.

🇺🇸 P - PRESERVATION: Honoring the people, places, sacrifices, and ideals that shaped our nation — and reaffirming our responsibility to preserve them for future generations.

🇺🇸 I - INNOVATION: Blending history with exciting new experiences, entertainment, technology, and creative programming that connect generations in ways never before imagined.

🇺🇸 C - CELEBRATION: Bringing our community and visitors together through music, festivities, patriotic traditions, and unforgettable shared experiences!

HERE'S WHAT'S COMING TO GETTYSBURG!

🇺🇸 NOVEMBER 14 — 79th ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE
Our celebration begins with one of Gettysburg's most cherished traditions! The streets of historic Gettysburg will come alive with marching bands, Civil War reenactors, and patriotic pageantry as we honor the soldiers who fought and sacrificed during the American Civil War. A powerful reminder of why Gettysburg holds such a special place in our nation's history.

🎩 NOVEMBER 16th - 19th ... LINCOLN AT GETTYSBURG: SHALL NOT PERISH
Four extraordinary days of history, education, and commemoration, including a historic steam locomotive, immersive programming, special ceremonies, and the 163rd anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

🎸 NOVEMBER 20 - LIVE ON LINCOLN SQUARE!
We're turning up the volume on America's 250th birthday! Join us for an electrifying evening featuring UNCLE KRACKER, Six Wh***ey Revival, and Nick Mich - right in the heart of historic Lincoln Square!

🕯️ NOVEMBER 21 - REMEMBRANCE DAY ILLUMINATION
A moving tribute honoring the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, illuminating the profound history and enduring legacy of Gettysburg.

This is more than a series of events. It's more than a commemoration and celebration. It's a moment in history.

Few communities have the privilege of standing at the crossroads of America's past and future quite like Gettysburg. And as our nation continues to celebrate 250 years of independence, there is no more meaningful place to reflect on the promise of America, and the responsibility we share to ensure that promise endures.

From the solemn traditions of Remembrance Day to the timeless words of Abraham Lincoln, from the arrival of a historic steam locomotive to the excitement of a live concert on Lincoln Square, Gettysburg is preparing to deliver an experience unlike any other!

The countdown has begun. The excitement is building. And history is about to come alive in Gettysburg!

📅 November 14–21, 2026
📍 Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

GET READY, GETTYSBURG. IT'S GOING TO BE E.P.I.C.! 🇺🇸🎩🎶

10/29/2026

Lady Liberty first visit to America was in Philadelphia.

Currently, you can watch a documentary on how the Statue of Liberty was built on the PBS .

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America’s first true look at the Statue of Liberty was in Philadelphia.

in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated by Grover Cleveland with a ticker tape parade in New York City.

France was responsible for creating the Statue and assembling it in the US while the American people would fund and build the pedestal. One of the ways money was raised was at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

While the statue was under construction in Paris, it’s 42-foot copper arm jutted out of a nondescript white tent and into the sky in Philadelphia. The sculpture’s gargantuan hand held aloft a torch large enough for multiple people to comfortably stand along its base. For a small additional fee, visitors to the fair could climb a ladder to take in the view of the exposition from the torch themselves.

10/28/2026

As communities along the Lincoln Highway host Halloween celebrations across Pennsylvania, we're encourage to see the number of people headed to our historic amusement parks as part of their celebrations. Both Dutch Wonderland near Lancaster and Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier are hosting fun, family friendly events. The milder than usual October weather has been a treat for everyone to enjoy.

Check out vintage postcards for costume ideas. Would you rather be a nursery rhyme character or an astronaut this year?

10/27/2026

Consider that at the time of the revolution that it took 11 days to travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh along the road that became the Lincoln Highway.

If you are in SWPA, take time to visit the Wh***ey Rebellion Education Center in Washington, PA along the National Road. As we remember America250PA, consider that our nation has always debated the role of the government.

[2026] The Wh***ey Rebellion in Western PA with the Bradford House ...

10/27/2026

Happy birthday to PA Chapter LHA volunteer treasurer, Mindy Gulden Crawford She has been working to preserve and promote the Lincoln Highway for many years. We wish her a great birthday and thank her again for her tremendous support during our 2026 Lincoln Highway Association national conference this past year.🎂