“Lincoln’s Springfield” Exhibit Grand Opening

Date: 02/16/24
Location: Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center, 426 S. 7th Street Springfield, IL

The Lincoln Presidential Foundation and Lincoln Home National Historic Site invite you to join us on Friday, February 16, 2024, for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the Grand Opening of “Lincoln’s Springfield,” a new exhibit in the historic Corneau House.

Schedule of Events

  • Remarks at the Visitor Center  - 11:15 a.m.
  • Ribbon Cutting at Corneau House  - 11:30 a.m.
  • Open House - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be available in the Visitor Center.

“Lincoln’s Springfield” was developed by Lincoln Presidential Foundation in partnership with Lincoln Home National Historic Site thanks to generous support from MG Nelson Family Foundation.

About the Exhibit: “Lincoln's Springfield” explores the stories of six members of the historic community whose diverse life experiences illustrate the promise and potential of the American experiment. Using original graphic narratives, full-color illustrations, and interactive features, this exhibit is the first at Lincoln Home NHS created to serve a youth audience (ages 10-14) while appealing to visitors of all ages. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

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