Friday, November 13, 2026
For anyone in the Springfield, Illinois area, there will be a special screening of the documentary about the Lincoln Highway, “After Ike” on Friday, November 13th at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Please see: route66filmfestival.net/after-ike-a-journey-that-changed-america for free tickets.ANNUAL EVENTS
National Historic Marker Day, Last Friday in April
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation held the first National Historic Marker Day in 2021 to bring attention to the nearly 200,000 historical markers found throughout the United States. It is held annually on the last Friday of the month of April, in preparation for the summer travel season. Markers need a regular cleaning, and there is a how-to video on the National Historic Marker Day Webpage on the importance of cleaning markers, and how to clean them.
Annual Lincoln Highway Association Conference
Usually held during the third week in June. Please see: lincolnhighwayassoc.org/ for updates.
Annual Lincoln Highway ‘BuyWay’ Yard Sale
Tentatively set for the second weekend in AugustSet by the Ohio Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, see historicbyway.com/buy-way-yard-sale for yard sale tips!
Annual Geneva Concours d’Elegence
Classic Car Show, Last Sunday in AugustPlease see: genevaconcours.net for more information.
Annual Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, Rochelle
Third Weekend in AugustCar & Motorcycle Show
Parade, and more!
Please see: lhhfest.com for more information!
Self-Guided Driving Tour of the Lincoln Highway, the U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, Route 31, and the Great River Road in a scenic and historical loop around northern Illinois. For more information and driving instructions, please see this PDF: Lincoln-and-Grant-Memorial.pdf
