See the actual places, hear the real stories, look for Lincoln in central Illinois

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PULL OUT GUIDEMAP INSIDE Looking -ELECT for Lincoln through central Illinois

The new state-of-the-art Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum provides visitors with an emotional, evocative and immersive jour- LINCOLN THE PRESIDENT ney through Lincoln’s life. But the Museum is just the begin- ning of a much larger Lincoln journey. The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition can take you on that astonishing journey through the landscape and the countless places where Lincoln traveled and lived. With unparalleled authenticity, the Lincoln sites in central Illinois make up the experience that we call “Looking for Lincoln.”

Lincoln spent almost 30 years of his life in central Illinois. LINCOLN THE RAIL-SPLITTER Looking for Lincoln Communities known as the home of the famous “Beardstown Ladies,” and Historic Sites who have authored best-selling books on commonsense investing. For information: Beardstown Chamber of ATHENS Commerce, 217-323-3271 12 miles north of Springfield - 7 miles east of LINCOLN COURTHOUSE New Salem THENS 3rd & Washington Street — Downtown Square

A ABRAHAM LINCOLN LONG NINE MUSEUM Built in 1844, this Cass 200 S. Main Street County courthouse is where Abraham Lincoln The Col. Matthew Rogers Building is listed on the used an almanac to win National Register of Historic Places and is the home of acquittal for “Duff” the Long Nine Museum Armstrong in the cele- In 1837 the citizens held brated “Almanac Trial.” a banquet for Lincoln Lincoln often appeared and the eight other leg- in the second floor courtroom, islators who were which still is used by the Circuit responsible for moving Court. Visitors will see the the state Capitol from courtroom, an original 1857 Vandalia to Springfield. almanac similar to the one A visit to this site reveals Lincoln used, a famous Lincoln photo taken during the the details of that celebration and many other Lincoln trial and the jail cell where Armstrong was held. The ties in Athens. This small community is easily accessible museum features an extensive collection of antique BEARDSTOWN to visitors going to or from New Salem. firearms and Indian arrowheads. For information: 217-636-8755 Hours: June 1 – September 1 For information: 217-323-3271 or Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 217-323-3225 Groups: 217-323-3216 or 217-323-2323 (Group tours year- round) BEARDSTOWN Hours: April – Mid-December Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (45 miles from Springfield)

Beardstown, first settled in 1819, is one of the oldest towns in Illinois. Lincoln argued many cases in the Beardstown Courthouse, including his best known, “The Almanac Trial.” Lincoln was also installed here as a cap- tain of the Sangamon County Company during the Black Hawk War. During the Senate race of 1858 he spoke to the people of Beardstown on the city square. Stephen A. Douglas had spoken prior to Lincoln’s speech. Beardstown is a bustling river town, about an hour’s drive from Springfield. The community is nationally

2 3 BEARDSTOWN illustrate the life of a wealthy BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL Victorian family. This is an envi- (140 Miles from Downtown Chicago — 70 miles ronment that is not typically associ- from Springfield) ated with Lincoln, but he often moved comfortably in circles that Lincoln probably spent more time in Bloomington included politically and socially than any other city in Central Illinois outside of powerful men. The Davis Mansion Springfield. He had many close political and legal is the best place to hear that part of associates from this area, including David Davis, whose Lincoln’s story. influence on Lincoln’s legal career and run for the For information: 309-828-1084 presidency were crucial to Lincoln’s success. The Hours: January – December BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL McLean County History Museum, housed in an old court- Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM house on the square in Bloomington, is good place to (Last tour starting at 4:00 PM) learn about the area. Bloomington-Normal provides a variety of historic, educational and entertaining attractions, including the LINCOLN’S BLOOMINGTON AND NORMAL Children’s Discovery Museum, the Miller Park Zoo, and ILLINOIS: A TOUR NARRATED BY ABRAHAM in the summer, Shakespeare under the Stars. If you add LINCOLN galleries, unique retail shopping, dining and summer festivals, this area is a great place to visit. In this CD-Audio, President Lincoln reminisces about the For information: Bloomington-Normal Area places he visited and their meaning to him. The tour Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-800-433-8226 includes sites in the historic downtown where Lincoln practiced law, the building where Jesse Fell suggested DAVID DAVIS MANSION Lincoln run for the presidency and other sites. The STATE HISTORIC SITE accompanying booklet includes photographs, tour direc- tions, maps and commentary. Special tour markers are 1000 E. Monroe — near east Washington and Davis placed at the designed stops on the tour. Avenue The tour may be purchase for $19.95 at the Museum of This beautifully History, 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 restored 19th- For information: 309-827-0428, www.mchistory.org century mansion Hours: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, tells the story of 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lincoln and

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL Labor Day to Memorial Day David Davis — Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 PM two self-made men from very different back- grounds. Davis helped to shape Lincoln’s political career and was responsible, in part, for his success in obtaining the Republican nomination. The house, which contains a remarkable array of mid- 19th-century modern conveniences, also serves to

4 5 sculpture of Lincoln and Douglas — the perfect photo CHARLESTON opportunity. (70 miles from Decatur — 100 miles from For information: 217-348-0430 Springfield) Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s LINCOLN LOG CABIN STATE HISTORIC SITE father and stepmother, were among the early settlers of the Charleston area. Lincoln visited Charleston on legal 400 S. Lincoln Highway — 8 Miles south of Charleston business and for pleasure with some regularity. In 1858, Charleston was the scene of the fourth Lincoln-Douglas This was the last debate where an aspiring young politician and his rival, home of Thomas and Douglas, debated the issue of states rights and race rela- Sarah Bush Lincoln, tions in front of a crowd of 12,000 people. It was to Lincoln’s father and Charleston and nearby Lerna that Lincoln made his last stepmother. Today trip from Springfield before going to Washington. the site includes a Typical of many university towns, this city of 21,000 working living-histo- offers a varied array of activities, including an art muse- ry farm developed um, concert halls, theatres, a bike trail, golf courses, around a two-room

CHARLESTON parks, shops and restaurants, plus a delightful display of cabin. Nearby is a outdoor murals that illustrate the city’s history. second farmstead For information: Charleston Tourism Office, that helps visitors 217-348-0430 understand rural life in Illinois during the 1840’s and enables them to com- THE LINCOLN – DOUGLAS DEBATE MUSEUM pare two different styles of farming. The site also offers a broad array of 126 E. Street – Coles County Fairgrounds interpretive

This museum, built on the spot of the 4th debate, is the programs, CHARLESTON only one in Illinois that some of which retraces the senatorial debates between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The are first person. In addi- museum provides a self- tion, a beautiful visitor guided environment using center houses a museum, interactive displays, audio gift shop and an orienta- selections, tion theatre. The Reuben Moore State Historic Site is artifacts and part of this complex and is within a five-minute drive. It photos that was the site of a celebration dinner that Lincoln attended address the honoring his election to the presidency. The Shiloh significance of Church & Cemetery State Memorial, where Thomas and the debates, Sarah Bush Lincoln are buried, is also nearby. what the For information: 217-345-1845 issues were, Hours: March 1 – October 30 and how these dialogues affected Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM the county. The museum also includes an interpretive November 1 – February 28 film, a children’s hands-on area, a gift shop and a life size Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed: Monday – Tuesday

6 7 DANVILLE DECATUR 9 Completed in Completed re- 2002, this of creation the 1833 Vermilion 217-442-2922 January 1 – December 31 AM – 5:00 PM 10:00 – Saturday, Tuesday For information for both sites: Hours: and many Macon County has a rich Lincoln history County Court House showcases the coun- rich history. ty’s Upon entering the of are greeted by a life-size bronze statue visitors facility, In the Lincoln/ Lincoln the circuit-riding attorney. by Lincoln and Lamon law office display is the desk used Danville office. Hill Lamon, in their Ward his law partner, arti- The Lincoln Gallery displays other Lincoln-related a collection facts, and the museum research library has Books. of over 400 Lincoln and Civil War DECATUR DECATUR (40 miles from Springfield) THE VERMILION COUNTY MUSEUM COUNTY VERMILION THE Gilbert 116 N. www.vermilioncountymuseum.org Lincoln “firsts.” Decatur was the first Illinois home of the Lincoln “firsts.” Decatur was the first Illinois he was first nominated for the Abraham Lincoln family, and presidency at the state Republican Party convention, he made his first political speech in downtown Decatur. The Rock Springs Center features a natural history museum and extensive hiking trails. Some of which pass through tall-grass prairie. Decatur also offers opportuni- which is ties for recreation, including Lake Decatur, surrounded by parks, nature trails and a golf course. museum and nearby Scoville Park includes a children’s zoo, as well as a playground and picnic area. Decatur’s Danville Area The home of Dr. William The home of Dr. Fithian, build in 1855, is part of the Vermilion County Museum complex. Fithian was a prominent Dr. 19th century physician, who was a friend, client, and polit- ical supporter of Abraham Lincoln. On September 21, 1858, during his bid for a U.S. Senate seat, Lincoln

For more information: Lincoln’s connection to this city is a rich one. He to this city is a connection Lincoln’s Illinois stop from the east on Danville is the first Convention & Visitors Bureau, 217-442-2096 Convention & Visitors or 800-383-4386

DR. FITHIAN HOME Streets 116 N. Gilbert — Corner Gilbert and Lafayette made an impromptu speech from the second-floor balcony outside the bed- room he occupied. The room and the bed, in which Lincoln slept, are part of a tour of the Fithian home. Dr. DANVILLE from — 120 miles from Indianapolis (85 miles Springfield) argued cases here on the Eighth Judicial Circuit and Judicial Circuit here on the Eighth argued cases from 1849 to 1859. He shared practiced law in Danville ever the only office he local attorney, an office here with a It was in Danville where he had outside of Springfield. in Illinois from a train bound for made his final address and the presidency. Washington quality of parks and recreational I-74. The variety and city a popular one for the visitor opportunities make this adventures in nature. Over 15,000 who is interested in include the Middle Fork River, acres of public parkland in Illinois. the only federally designated scenic river DANVILLE 8 central location makes it an ideal jumping off place to Carl Sandburg, noted both for his poetry and his look for Lincoln. Lincoln biography, was born in Galesburg, and the Carl For Information: Decatur Area Convention & Sandburg Birthplace State Historic Site is open to the Visitor Bureau, 1-800-331-4479 public. Sandburg’s early years in Galesburg helped to TUR shape his literary talents and his life-long interest in MACON COUNTY HISTORICAL Lincoln MUSEUM COMPLEX For Information: Galesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-800-916-3330 5580 North Fork Road — near Decatur Airport This five-acre museum complex contains several period JACKSONVILLE buildings that have been gathered

DECA on site to help interpret the her- (36 miles from Springfield) itage of the area, including Macon County’s first courthouse where VOICES OF JACKSONVILLE-AN AUDIO TOUR Lincoln participated in five court cases dating back to the 1830’s. The Museum also fea- Abraham Lincoln had many professional connections tures the “Lincoln Connection Exhibit” and a video that and personal friends in Jacksonville. In 1856, he made chronicles Lincoln’s arrival in Illinois, and his early legal an important antislavery speech in and political careers in the Decatur/Macon County area. the Morgan County Courthouse Park in Jacksonville. For information: 217-422-4919 The city is also rich in Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Civil War history and Every 4th Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM was a station on the Underground Railroad. JACKSONVILLE Three Illinois Governors GALESBURG came from Jacksonville, including Governor (50 miles from Peoria — 120 miles from Springfield) Joseph Duncan, whose home is open to the public for tours. “Voices of Lincoln’s connection to Galesburg is an important Jacksonville” is an audio tour that brings all of these one. Old Main at Knox College, the site of the 5th Lincoln- Lincoln connections to life by means of a special radio Douglas Debate, is the only original debate site frequency at each of 7 stops. Start at the Jacksonville still standing. Two large bronze tablets commemorating Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 155 West Morton the debate flank the east door. Inside are additional his- Avenue, to get a tour map. torical displays open to the pub- For information: 217-243-5678 or lic, including a chair that 1-800-593-5678 Lincoln sat in while visiting friends in Galesburg prior to the debate. Old Main is also the home of the Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College. The center is widely renowned for its books and research that have vastly enriched our understanding of Lincoln’s

GALESBURG life and presidency.

10 11 12 LINCOLN corner ofFifthStreetandRoute66. more information,visittheInformationStationat several uniqueshops,businessesandrestaurants.For the beautifulandthrivingdowntownarea,featuring intended purposes.ItsitsonRoute66thesquareof the fewIllinoiscourthousesstillbeingusedforits Judicial Circuit. at PostvilleCourtHousewhileridingtheEighth many friends,ownedpropertyhereandpracticedlaw for Lincoln”exhibitnearthetrainstation.Hehad watermelon, whichiscommemoratedbya“Looking dent. Infact,hechristenedthecitywithjuiceofa town tobenamedforLincolnbeforehebecamepresi- campus. the McKinstryLibraryonhistoricLincolnCollege personal Lincolnfamilyitems.Themuseumislocatedin own hand—andmanybooks,furnishings,other of “Mortality”—Lincoln’s favoritepoemwritteninhis 300 Keokuk—LincolnCollegeCampus LINCOLN COLLEGEMUSEUM Chicago) (35 milesfromSpringfield—165 LINCOLN Bureau ofLoganCounty, (217)732-8687 Hours: For information: For moreinformation: The century-oldLoganCountyCourthouseisoneof Lincoln, knownasthe“namesakecity,” istheonly Closed Holidays Saturday –Sunday, 1:00PM–4:00 Monday –Friday,9:00AM4:00 PM January 1–December31 cast avote,anextremelyrarecopy Banner, theballotboxinwhich he Lincoln PresidentialCampaign that includesanoriginal1860 Abraham Lincoln-relatedartifacts collection ofCivilWar and This Museumcontainsasignificant 217-732-3155, ext.295 A. LincolnTourism activities ofcountygovernmentduringthemid1800’s. teers, showcasethetypical building, providedbyvolun- Exhibits andatourofthe law hereatthissite. first LoganCountyCourthousewhichwasinuse The PostvilleCourthouseisareproductionofthe 914 5thStreet STATE HISTORICSITE THE POSTVILLECOURTHOUSE Hours: For information: 217-735-4977 12:00 Noon–4:00PM Tuesday November –February 12:00 Noon–5:00PM Tuesday –Saturday, March –October – 217-732-8930 or Saturday,

Circuit practiced Eighth Judicial who traveledthe and otherattorneys Abraham Lincoln from 1840to1847. 13 LINCOLN METAMORA 15 Lincoln was involved in more than 70 cases, including two harbor- ing slave hearings and two murder cases — some before his friend and future Supreme Court Justice, David Davis. The renovated 1845 Metamora Courthouse is one of only two remaining original courthouses on the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The community museum on the first floor has artifacts from pioneer days through the 309-367-4470 March – October 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Saturday, Tuesday November – February 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Other times by appointment For information: Hours: The heart of Metamora is its beautiful square in of Metamora is its The heart METAMORA COURTHOUSE COURTHOUSE METAMORA HISTORIC SITE STATE Square 113 East Partridge Street — Downtown Metamora Peoria) from — 11 miles Springfield from (82 miles front of the courthouse, still used today for local cele- today for local courthouse, still used front of the the circuit riding lawyer, it was when Lincoln, brations as events on the are full of town. Weekends passed through re- dances and Civil War square like band concerts, an easy 11 mile drive northeast enactments. Metamora, to Adlai E. Stevenson, Vice of Peoria, was also hometown States under Grover Cleveland. President of the United and the Stevenson House are The Metamora Courthouse Register of Historic Places. both on the National Civil War, photographs and even history games. Civil War, Illinois as a circuit Exhibits lawyer. provide a rich context to better understand daily life Lincoln’s and experience. direct Lincoln’s connections with Champaign County 217-586-3360 217-586-2612 Daily, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Daily, June, July & August Monday – Saturday , 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday, March – December

For information: Hours: For information: This community is home to the spectacular Lake of is home to the This community

Lake Of The Woods Forest Preserve at Rts. 47 & I-74 Forest Preserve Lake Of The Woods facility of the Champaign County The Museum is a The museum provides visitors Forest Preserve District. life, when with a glimpse of early-19th-century Central Lincoln would have been traveling through THE EARLY AMERICAN MUSEUM THE EARLY involvement are highlighted in an exhibit on the county’s in the Civil War.

(10 miles from Champaign/Urbana — 40 miles from — 40 miles Champaign/Urbana from (10 miles Bloomington) Mahomet the Woods Forest Preserve, which features a popular golf which features Forest Preserve, the Woods carillon, covered bridge, garden, bell course, botanical will also path. Visitors and 3.3-mile bike/pedestrian hiking and picnicking. enjoy fishing, boating, MAHOMET 14 MT. PULASKI 17 The Historical Society Museum, which fea- 217-792-3719 March 1 – December 31 Noon – 4 PM 12:00 – Saturday, Tuesday Closed January – March. Call for a tour. For information: Hours: tures an official “Looking for Lincoln” exhibit, is direct- tures an official “Looking from the courthouse. The society ly across the square rich for their community’s volunteers have a passion so they can offer a wealth of stories about local history, a warm Lincoln and his friends. They also provide to share their welcome to the many visitors who come history. MT. PULASKI HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM SOCIETY HISTORICAL PULASKI MT. CENTER WELCOME AND only one that is restored, furnished and interpreted as an operating 1850’s courthouse. This is an opportunity to spend time with the spirit of Lincoln and a chance to actually walk the floors where Lincoln walked. The story of this building and the town is lov- ingly interpreted by a devot- ed group of volunteers. Mt. Pulaski Visitor and Mt. Pulaski Visitor 217-792-3222 or 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM March – October 12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM November – February

For information: Hours: For information: Many of Lincoln’s friendships were created as he friendships were Many of Lincoln’s town that is only 12 miles from Mt. Pulaski is a farm Information Bureau, (217)792-3222 or 792-5657. Information Bureau, 217-792-3919

This courthouse is only one of two surviving Eighth This courthouse is only one of two surviving and the Judicial Circuit courthouses in Illinois Town Square Town MT. PULASKI COURTHOUSE COURTHOUSE PULASKI MT. HISTORIC SITE STATE

(25 miles from Springfield — 12 miles from I-55) from — 12 miles Springfield from (25 miles Mt. Pulaski Pulaski Mt. traveled from one courthouse to another on the Eighth one courthouse traveled from friends in Mt. Pulaski. Lincoln had many Judicial Circuit. in a arguing cases there great deal of time He spent a located on the square in the cen- courthouse that is still by lovely old buildings ter of town and is surrounded America. reflective of small-town Springfield. No matter how you I-55 and 25 miles from drive through some of the richest get there, you will This stop offers the opportunity to farmland in the state. and see the country. get off the main roads MT . PULASKI . 16 PETERSBURG 19 Interpreters in period Interpreters often demonstrate dress per- daily tasks the the pioneers formed by The site who lived here. visitor center, includes a 217-632-4000 November 1 – February 28 November 1 – February 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Sunday, Wednesday March 1 – April 13 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sunday, Wednesday April 14 – September 1 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM September 2 – October 31 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sunday, Wednesday For information: Hours: a museum and an a museum orientation film. Seven hundred acres in all, the park has picnic facilities, campgrounds, hiking trails, two restau- rants and an out- the summer.. door theatre during he served as a stud- legislator, ied law and occupied a num- ber of other positions. A trip to New Salem reveals the hard prairie life of rural Illinois in Petersburg Chamber of

For information: The square features shops, antique stores and The square features Petersburg is a scant two miles north of New Salem. is a scant two miles Petersburg Commerce, 217-632-7363

New Salem is a reconstructed pioneer village. Lincoln New Salem is a reconstructed pioneer village. While here, came here in 1831 and stayed for six years. Rt. 97 — 2 Miles South of Petersburg www.LincolnsNewSalem.com LINCOLN’S NEW SALEM HISTORIC SITE STATE (25 miles from Springfield) from (25 miles PETERSBURG restaurants plus the Menard County Historical Museum, restaurants plus the about Lincoln the Surveyor. featuring a special exhibit a quick drive from New Salem to Because it is such visitors take advantage of this Petersburg, many hungry rest and refresh. Like most river charming old town to and filled with towns, Petersburg is picturesque and hilly houses. beautiful old Victorian Lincoln surveyed the city in 1836. Many former resi- Many former the city in 1836. Lincoln surveyed in Oakland Cemetery, Salem are buried dents of New be who was reputed to Ann Rutledge, among them wrote sweetheart. Edgar Lee Masters, who Lincoln’s many inhabitants of New Salem, about Lincoln and the His home is still standing. was a resident of Petersburg. in Oakland Cemetery. Masters is also buried the 1830’s at the same time reflects a vigorous commu- the 1830’s are numerous log Included among the buildings nity. houses, a grist mill, a carding mill, doctors’ houses, a tavern and several stores — 23 structures in all. PETERSBURG 18 20 PITTSFIELD many opportunitiesforthehikingenthusiast. hunters lookingforwildturkeyanddeer. Plusthereare hunting lodgesandbedbreakfaststhatcaterto location forrecreationalspots.Theareaalsoincludes20 Illinois andMississippiRiverswhichaffordstheperfect a veryuniquewaytosharethathistorywithvisitors. people whoknewLincolnandthecommunityhasfound friends inthiscommunity. Pittsfield’s historyisrichwith associated withPikeCountyandLincolnhadmany highway. Lincoln’s threeWhiteHousesecretariesare I-72, PittsfieldandPikeCountyareaneasystopoffthe that location. the week.Mapsandbrochuresarealwaysavailableat begins attheVisitor Centerwherestaffisavailableduring Visitor Centerlocatedat224W. Washington. Thetour for theTalking House tourareavailableatthePittsfield other housesandtwositesthroughthecarradiolis- the ShastidHouse,visitorscanpullupinfrontofeight Pittsfield. Whileitispossibletoactuallytouronlyone, Many housesthatLincolnvisitedarestillstandingin THE TALKING HOUSESOFPITTSFIELD (70 milesfromSpringfield—55Quincy) PITTSFIELD Lobby open7daysaweek Monday –Friday, 8:30AM–4:30PM Visitor CenterHours: For information: Pittsfield, inPikeCounty, issituatedbetweenthe If youaretravelingtoorfromSpringfieldweston 217-285-2971 information A mapand tell theirstory. houses each lived inthose Lincoln and who knew ten aspeople the cityprovides.Theretrulyissomethingforeveryone. Illinois StateMuseumarejustsomeoftheotheroptions park, azooandbrandnewnaturalhistoryexhibitatthe furnished FrankLloydWright prairie-style house,awater visitors fromallovertheworld.Atotallyrestoredand city. Route66cutsthroughSpringfieldandattracts capital withmuseumsandsitesappropriatetoa political career. insights intoLincoln’s personallifeaswellhis a fledglinglawyertopresident.Springfieldprovides visitors willbegintounderstandhowthismangrewfrom and thenewAbrahamLincolnPresidentialMuseum, the OldCapitol,Lincoln’s Lawoffices,theLincolnDepot president-elect in1861.WhenvisitingLincoln’s Home, moved fromNewSalemtoSpringfieldin1837andleftas from St.Louis) (200 milesfromdowntownChicago—100 SPRINGFIELD But Springfieldisn’t justaboutLincoln. Itisastate Springfield istheheartofLincolncountry. Lincoln For Information: Visitors Bureau,1-800-545-7300

Springfield Convention& 21 SPRINGFIELD ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY 212 North 6th Street 112 North 6th Street With more than 12 million items in its collections, the Presidential Library

Bringing to life the incomparable is the premier story of America’s most beloved repository for President for visitors of all ages and Illinois history interest levels are two permanent — including Journey exhibitions that explore the most com- Lincoln’s pre-presidential and war- plete holdings of pre-presidential Lincoln materials torn presidential years through the found anywhere. It is a public, non-circulating research use of original artifacts and modern facility. Free admission. multi-media interpretative elements; a stunning special- SPRINGFIELD effects theater; a spectacular Holavision production; a For more information: www.alplm.org Treasures Gallery displaying priceless Lincoln artifacts; Hours: Library Public Hours and a special interpretative play area just for children. Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5 pm Rotating shows in the Illinois Gallery, including the Library Research Hours exhibit Packaging Presidents: Two Centuries of Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Campaigns and Candidates, on display through Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm November 4, 2008, highlight ever-changing historical Sunday: Closed themes that enhance the visitor experience, as does the SPRINGFIELD The Manuscripts, Audiovisual, and Museum’s restaurant and extraordinary museum store. Lincoln collections are not open on Admission charged. Saturdays. The entire Library is closed on state holidays. For more information: www.alplm.org Hours: Open DAILY, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

22 23 LINCOLN HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LINCOLN – HERNDON LAW OFFICES 8th and Jackson STATE HISTORIC SITE Downtown Mall This is the only home that Lincoln ever These two offices are the owned. He and his only ones still standing family lived here from where Lincoln practiced 1844 until they left law. He moved into for Washington in the building in 1843, 1861. A tour of the and William Herndon home and the became his partner in surrounding 4-block 1844. They were still area provides a partners when Lincoln glimpse into Lincoln’s left for Washington. life, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, neighbor, Both offices occupied by politician, and president-elect. Lincoln and Herndon are The historic neighborhood, here. The building also

SPRINGFIELD which appears much as Lincoln contains a post office would have remembered it, and includes two restored houses the only Federal Court in Illinois that provide between 1840 and 1848. The first exhibits, floor of the site also houses Tinsley neighbor- Dry Goods, where you’ll find a great hood wayside exhibits, and a Visitor selection of souvenirs and original Center with films and displays that items to give as gifts or to help you

further tell the story of the Lincolns remember your time in the Land of Lincoln. SPRINGFIELD in Springfield. For information: 217-785-7960 For information: 217-492-4241, ext. 221 Hours: March 1 – April 13 Hours: Open daily, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, April 14 – September 1 New Years Day 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM September 2 – February 28 Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

24 25 OLD CAPITOL STATE HISTORIC SITE “LOOKING FOR LINCOLN” WALKING TOUR Downtown Mall As you walk around downtown Springfield, This majestic watch for the “Looking structure with for Lincoln” wayside its imposing exhibits consisting of porticoes and more than 49 “story- original boards” re-creating the facade allows Springfield that would guests to have been so familiar to Lincoln. imagine the LINCOLN DEPOT (GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD) 10th and Monroe

The day that Lincoln left to assume SPRINGFIELD the presidency, many close friends state capitol building as it was came to the depot as a gesture of when Lincoln lived and their affection. In response he gave worked in Springfield. It is a very famous impromptu speech of here that he practiced law farewell. A video recounts that story before the Supreme Court, spent hours with his profes- and describes the events that were sional associates in the law library, served as a legislator, taking place in the country as and most importantly, in 1858 gave his famous “House Lincoln traveled to Washington. Self guided tour. Divided Speech.” It is also here that his body lay in state For information: 217-544-8695 or SPRINGFIELD when he was brought back to Springfield after his 217-788-1356 assassination. Original pieces are mixed with antique Hours: April 1 – August 31 furniture and artifacts, successfully re-creating the build- 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ing as Lincoln would have known it. For information: 217-785-7960 Hours: March 1 – April 13 Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM April 14 – September 1 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM September 2 – February 28 Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

26 27 LINCOLN TOMB STATE HISTORIC SITE TAYLORVILLE Oak Ridge Cemetery (27 miles from Springfield)

It is said that Abraham Taylorville is known as “the last stop” because as Lincoln and his wife Mary Lincoln and his fellow lawyers rode the 8th Judicial often visited Oak Ridge Circuit, Taylorville was often the last town they visited Cemetery while they lived in before returning to Springfield. To commemorate the Springfield. They were both city’s ties to Lincoln, a statue and Looking for Lincoln impressed by the setting. wayside exhibit were recently installed on the courthouse Remembering that time, square which is the center of a vibrant business district Mary insisted that Lincoln For information: 217-824-4919 be buried at Oak Ridge. The magnificent and imposing THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY HISTORICAL tomb designed by world- famous sculptor Larkin Mead SOCIETY AND MUSEUM stands on a slight rise and pro- Rts. 29 & 48 on Morrison Drive vides a dramatic image as visitors

SPRINGFIELD enter the cemetery. The tomb This museum complex is home to contains the remains of the entire the first Christian County court- family with the exception of house which was built in 1839 and Robert, who is buried at served as the courthouse until Arlington Cemetery. The 114th 1856. Moved from downtown Regiment Illinois, a volunteer Taylorville to another location it infantry reactivated Civil War was moved to the museum complex in 1967. The build- unit, performs a stirring flag ing has been restored to its original specifications and

ceremony in front of the tomb at serves as an interpretive center where visitors can hear T 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening stories about Lincoln on the circuit. Tales include a local during the summer. favorite involving Lincoln and some very noisy pigs under A For information: 217-782-2717 the courthouse. The museum complex also includes a Hours: March 1 – October 31 prairie schoolhouse, a train depot, a two-story brick YLOR Daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM farmhouse built in 1854, and a log house built in 1820. November 1 – February 28 For information: 217-824-6922 Daily, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hours: April – November 30 Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM December 1 – March 31 Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM or by appointment VILLE

28 29 VANDALIA VANDALIA STATEHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE (80 miles from Springfield — 75 miles from downtown St. Louis) Corner of Route 51 & Gallatin Street

Vandalia is where Lincoln officially started his polit- Lincoln began to hone ical career when he was elected legislator while at New his skills as a legisla- Salem. Vandalia was the state capital from 1820 to 1839. tor and an orator in Then it was moved to Springfield, partly through this impressive white Lincoln’s efforts. Across from this imposing building is a brick building. It is small park where visitors can sit with a statue of here that his fellow ANDALIA Lincoln, rest, and have a photo taken with the capitol in legislators began to the background. recognize his leader- V Vandalia is located right at the junction of I-70, ship skills. The build- US-51 and IL-185 and is the western terminus of the old ing is an elegant National Road. The spot is marked by the Madonna of the Federal style Trails, an impressive 18 foot statue. Across the street is structure, which the Fayette County Museum, which houses items of the was built by city Lincoln-era. residents in a For information: Vandalia Chamber of failed attempt to Commerce, 618-283-2728 keep the capital in Vandalia. All

three branches of state government were con- tained in this building for the first time in the state’s history. Totally restored and appropri- ately furnished, a tour of this building is a lesson in the early politics of Illinois and Lincoln’s place in that story.

For information: 618-283-1161 V Hours: March – October Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ANDALIA November – February Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed: Sunday – Monday

30 31 Turn your trip into an adventure! History can be interesting, educational, inspiring and Y HUNT FUN — yup,we said FUN. We have developed a very special program for families traveling with kids that will lead them to the quirky, intriguing and little-known facts and stories that can take a history trip and make it a history adventure. Just check out our web site for the “Looking for Lincoln History Hunt.” There are photos, little-known facts, history clues and HISTOR even a challenge called “What the Heck is this?” Before you leave home, just visit us at www.lookingforlincoln.com and click on the HISTOR History Hunt icon. We’ll help you solve the Mystery of History in the Land of Lincoln. Y HUNT

32 33 LOOKING FOR LINCOLN 35 St. Joseph Tolono Petersburg Pittsfield Pontiac Quincy Rochester Rushville Shelbyville Springfield Taylorville Taylorville Urbana Vandalia of Village of Village Homer Jacksonville Jonesboro Kent LaHarpe Lerna Lincoln Macomb Mattoon Metamora Middletown Mahomet Monticello Mount Pulaski Nauvoo Normal Oakland Ottawa Normal Athens Atlanta Auburn Augusta Beardstown Bement Bloomington/ Carthage Charleston Clinton Dallas City Danville Decatur Edinburg Elkhart Fountain Green Freeport WAYSIDE COMMUNITIES WAYSIDE storyboards, often called wayside exhibits, scattered throughout the central Illinois landscape. Some communities might have one or two others as Looking for Lincoln . By 2009 there will be over 200 . By 2009 there will

If you would like the experience of Looking for Lincoln like the experience If you would the places he has been to know all about and you want traveled hundreds of he knew as he and the people Illinois, then we invite you to miles through central about the watch for more news LINCOLN STORY TRAIL STORY LINCOLN THE LOOKING FOR LOOKING THE When visiting any of the following communities, look for at least one wayside exhibit and remember there are more to follow in 2009. many as 10 or more Springfield has over 40. The first many as 10 or more Springfield has over 100 wayside phase of this project consisting of almost of 2008. The exhibits will be completed by the summer will We year. rest will be in place for the Bicentennial the land of help you in this exciting journey through checking our Lincoln with maps and information. Keep web site for more details and locations: www.lookingforlincoln.com. Story Trail LOOKING FOR LINCOLN FOR LOOKING 34 WHAT IS THE LOOKING FOR LINCOLN HERITAGE COALITION?

The Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition is a consor- tium of central Illinois Historic sites and communities, 2009 is the Lincoln Bicentennial. that have a common Lincoln Illinois is already celebrating with lots of great history, and have joined events Make plans to enjoy the festivities. together to create a Lincoln experience throughout cen- Go to www.lincoln200.net and tral Illinois. While focusing click on the calendar of events. upon Lincoln the program also encompasses the rich history of each community in order to create a broader context for Lincoln and his times.

The Looking for Lincoln project is based on stories — stories that provide context to Lincoln’s life — stories that teach — stories that are rich in detail, evocative and colorful — unique stories that build connections and set the stage for a better understanding of Lincoln, his friends, his family, his world. 2008 is the Sesquicentennial of the Lincoln Douglas Debates. Under the leadership of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage All seven debate sites plus Springfield and Coalition and with the crucial support of partners like the Illinois Historic Bement have great events planned. Go to Preservation Agency (IHPA), www.lincolndouglasreunion.com the Illinois Bureau of for more information. Tourism, IHPA’s Abraham LOOKING FOR LINCOLN Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the National Park Service, visitors now have the opportunity to literally walk in Lincoln’s footsteps. To find great ideas for Illinois travel itineraries packages be sure to check Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition is working with an www.enjoyillinois.com Illinois Congressional delegation to establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. When this bill passes Congress and is signed by the President 42 Illinois counties in central Illinois will be designated as a nation- al heritage area.

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