Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Although Lincoln never set foot in the Golden State, many in California admired and respected him. A split in the Democratic Party allowed Lincoln to capture the state’s five electoral votes in 1860. The president relied on California during the war for both soldiers and gold to finance the war effort.
16,000 Californians joined the California Volunteer Militia, which enabled U.S. Regular Army troops to be transferred to the war zones back east. Approximately 100 California expatriates in the east joined the so-called California Regiment, which was officially designated the 71st Pennsylvania, and saw four years of hard fighting. In 1864 California’s electoral votes were an important part of Lincoln’s reelection. Lincoln expressed a strong desire to visit the Golden State after his second term, unfortunately a wish left unfulfilled.
The Lincoln Memorial Association Newsletter is a quarterly publication that provides the latest news on exhibits, events, and member benefits. This printed newsletter is distributed to members of the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association, a 501 (c)3 organization.
Tours can be arranged for groups of 12 or more people for your organization or school group between the hours of 9:00 am and noon by contacting the Heritage Room at 909-798-7632. Reserve Now
Address:
125 W Vine St, Redlands, CA 92373
Phone:
(909) 798-7632
Hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1 – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 1 – 5 pm |
| Friday | 1 – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 1 – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 1 – 5 pm |
Website: www.lincolnshrine.org/
Email: heritage@akspl.org
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