Lincoln Highway Experience

06/19/2026

Today, the Lincoln Highway Experience is closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas - more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

As we reflect on this important chapter in our nation's history, we honor the ongoing pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.

We encourage our community to take time today to learn, reflect, and celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans throughout our shared history.

The museum will reopen tomorrow with regular hours.

06/18/2026

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Before road trips inspired bestselling novels, iconic songs, and generations of wanderers chasing the horizon, there was the Lincoln Highway.

Dedicated in 1913 as America's first coast-to-coast highway, the Lincoln Highway transformed travel from a necessity into an adventure. Suddenly, the journey itself became the destination.

This historic photograph captures the excitement of the early automobile era - when crowds gathered to marvel at the latest machines and motorists set out in search of freedom, discovery, and the promise of the open road.

That same spirit would later echo through works like On the Road, the anthem "On the Road Again," and countless stories of Americans finding connection and meaning behind the wheel.

Join us this Saturday for our Great American Road Trip Celebration as we honor the road that helped inspire a uniquely American tradition.

And next week, we're excited to welcome travelers from across the country for the National Lincoln Highway Association Conference as they continue the journey along America's Main Street.

📍 Lincoln Highway Experience
🗓️ Great American Road Trip Celebration
Saturday, June 20 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

06/17/2026

Purple bears. Giant ducks. Endless summer memories. 💜🧸🦆

A trip along the Lincoln Highway isn't complete without a stop at Idlewild & SoakZone, where generations of families have made memories that last long after the prizes have gone home.

What's the best thing you've ever won at the midway?

06/16/2026

Please note our updated hours for this week:

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16 – Thursday, June 18: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

✊ Friday, June 19: Closed in observance of Juneteenth

🚗 Saturday, June 20: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for our Great American Road Trip Celebration happening on the museum grounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Enjoy live music, food vendors, local beverages, mini golf, and family-friendly fun along the Lincoln Highway.

☀️ Sunday, June 21: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming you this weekend!

📍 Lincoln Highway Experience
3435 Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650

06/16/2026

We’re grateful for the partnership and support of the Lincoln Highway Association and the LHA–PA Chapter as we prepare to welcome attendees for the 2026 National Conference in York.

The Lincoln Highway has always been about connections - between communities, travelers, and the people dedicated to preserving this remarkable road’s history. We’re honored to be part of this year’s journey along the Road to Independence.

If you’re attending the conference, don’t forget to join us this Saturday, June 20, for the Great American Road Trip Celebration at the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum in Latrobe!

🚗 FREE admission for conference attendees with proof of registration.

We look forward to welcoming old friends, making new ones, and celebrating the enduring spirit of America’s first coast-to-coast highway together.

Thankful for the tremendous partnership we've had with the Lincoln Highway Experience and Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor to support the Lincoln Highway Association National Conference.

Don't forget to go to the The Great American Road Trip Celebration at the Lincoln Highway Experience this Saturday, June 20, 2026. Free admission for people coming to the conference.

Thanks to the Lincoln Highway Experience for joining us on the journey along the Road to Independence, the Lincoln Highway.

06/12/2026

🚗🇺🇸 Road trip season is here! 🇺🇸🚗

Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 11 AM–4 PM for the Great American Road Trip Celebration at the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum in Latrobe!

We’re bringing together everything that makes a summer road trip memorable—great food, local beverages, live music, classic cars, family fun, and plenty of Lincoln Highway spirit.

🍕 Food Vendors
• Carmine’s Pizza & Pasta
• The Lunch Lady on Wheels (joining us from 1–4 PM!)

🍺 Beverage Vendors
• Four Seasons Brewing Company & Pub
• Arsenal Cider House

🎶 Live Music
Enjoy performances by East Coast Turnaround, with musical entertainment made possible through a generous grant from Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation.

🚗 Plus:
• Classic & custom car cruise-in
• Steel City Mobile Mini Golf
• Games & family activities
• Museum exhibits and more

A special thank you to our 2026 event sponsors:
⭐Covington Investment Advisors
⭐ Lazor Furniture
⭐Nickos Chimney Company
⭐Scentsational Ideas Candles & Gifts

Your support helps make events like this possible!

Admission is just $10 per carload, and FREE for Lincoln Highway Association Conference attendees with proof of registration.

Pack up the family, hit the road, and celebrate America’s love affair with the open road right here on the Lincoln Highway! 🚙✨

06/11/2026

A summer day. A full parking lot. The family car packed for adventure.

This vintage postcard of Shawnee Lake near Schellsburg reminds us of a time when the Lincoln Highway wasn't just a route across Pennsylvania - it was a gateway to summer memories.

Whether travelers were headed coast to coast or simply enjoying a Sunday drive, Shawnee Lake offered a welcome stop for boating, swimming, and relaxation along America's first transcontinental highway.

Some things may have changed over the years, but the joy of discovering new places along the Lincoln Highway remains the same.

06/11/2026

Abe Lincoln visited Bedford County once and they named a highway, a hotel, and a motor court after him. Coincidence? We think not. 🎩

Our friends at Discover Bedford are back with another hilarious “Trust the Hat” adventure, sending Honest Abe in search of coffee, roadside curiosities, and answers to life’s biggest questions—like whether a covered bridge is actually a bridge.

Take a few minutes to enjoy this one and see why Bedford County remains one of the Lincoln Highway’s most memorable stops.

06/10/2026

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What if you could spend the night in a giant shoe?

Just outside York, Pennsylvania, stands one of the most iconic roadside attractions in the country: the Haines Shoe House. Built in 1948 by shoe salesman Mahlon Haines, this whimsical landmark has been turning heads for generations and remains a favorite stop for travelers exploring on a Lincoln Highway adventure.

The Shoe House is a reminder that some of the best road trip memories aren't found on the interstate - they're discovered along the back roads, in small towns, and at the quirky roadside attractions that make a journey unforgettable.

A special thank you to Kyle Brown, one of the owners of the Lincoln Motor Court, for sharing these fantastic photos of this Pennsylvania roadside treasure.

Have you ever visited the Shoe House? Better yet, would you spend the night there?
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