Individuals may participant in an optional charter bus tour (additional fee/registration) for the day in Philadelphia or presentations at the York College Center for Community Engagement or the Yorktowne Hotel Wellspan Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania.
See below for additional information.
Presentations at York College Center for Community Engagement – The Road to Independence
The main entrance is across Market Street from the Yorktowne Hotel. Accessible entrance with elevator is available around the corner along North Duke Street. Ring buzzer at door for entry. Presentations are also available at the Yorktowne Hotel Wellspan Ballroom as indicated below.
Lincoln Highway themed art exhibit available for viewing throughout the morning on Friday, June 26, 2026.
8 AM to 9 AM Continental Breakfast Available for Participants (Donation Requested)
More information on the presentations is available at Art, Books and Presentations
9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
18th Century – The Great Wagon Road, The Road that Changed America with James Dodson (Yorktowne Hotel Ballroom)
19th Century – Chasing the Gettysburg Address with Eric Dusenberry (Center for Community Engagement)
20th Century – The Lincoln Highway Experience and Future Plans of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor – with Kimberly Cady (Center for Community Engagement)
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
18th Century – Camp Security Revolutionary War Prisoner of War Camp with Jonathon Stayer and Ben Werkley (Center for Community Engagement)
20th Century – Ike’s Road Trip: How Eisenhower’s 1919 Convoy Paved the Way for the Road We Travel – Dr. Brian Black (Center for Community Engagement)
20th Century – Good Roads, Great Songs – Music Along America’s Highways – Cece Otto of an American Song Line (Yorktowne Hotel Wellspan Ballroom)
Noon – Conclusion of Conference
Consider extra day suggested itineraries to continue our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration across Pennsylvania. Safe travels home.
