February 12, 2020 86th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of

American Legion Springfield Post No. 32 President Abraham 1120 Sangamon Avenue Springfield, www.springfieldamericanlegion.com

Home of and originator of the National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of President

Please Note: The American Legion The 86th Annual Pilgrimage Headquarters Hotel is different this year. The President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Proudly Celebrated Hotel will be the Headquarters Hotel for this year’s Pilgrimage to Mr. Lincoln’s Tomb. 100 Years of It is located directly across the street from last year’s location. Service to Veterans (7th and Adams in Springfield) Reservations can be made by calling 1919 - 2019 217-544-8800 or register online (preferred) at: https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S /SPIASDT-ALP-20200210/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG.

Don’t Forget. . .On February 11, 2020 Springfield Post No. 32 4:30 – 6:00 PM: American Legion Family Leadership Reception at the Headquarters Hotel. 1120 Sangamon Avenue 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM: FREE shuttle service available Springfield, Illinois 62702 between the Headquarters Hotel and Post 32. February 11 – 12, 2020 217-523-3415 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM: “all you can eat” buffet dinner at President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel Post 32 Mess Hall Restaurant – $11.50 plus tax Website: Reservations: 217-523-3415 or email 701 East Adams Street www.springfieldamericanlegion.com [email protected] Springfield, Illinois 62701 Email: [email protected] 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Open House at Post 32 217-544-8800 86th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to Dear American Legion Family, the Tomb of President Abraham Lincoln The 86th Annual National American Legion Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Pilgrimage to the Tomb of President Abraham Breakfast and Luncheon Reservation Lincoln will be held in Springfield, Illinois on Please complete, detach & return with your check. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11 – 12, Reservations for the Breakfast and the Luncheon must 2020. This is the longest continuous running be received or canceled by Tuesday, February 2, 2020 or we are unable to guarantee seating or refunds. Lincoln Birthday Celebration in the United Please specify how many tickets you require for both States. On behalf of the over 1,000 members Make a Hotel Reservation the breakfast and luncheon. No tickets will be mailed. of American Legion Post #32, you are invited to **************************************************************************************** take part in the rich history and the fun and The President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel is American Legion Family Breakfast, celebrating The American Legion and National Commander excitement of what is guaranteed to be a the 86th Annual Pilgrimage Headquarters. Room rates are $105.00 + tax per night, single or double rooms Bill Oxford wonderful event here in Lincoln’s home town. You will have the opportunity to visit including parking. Call 217-544-8800 to reserve rooms The American Legion Auxiliary and National President (press 0 when prompted) or register online (preferred): Nicole Clapp (Keynote Speaker) the historic sites, go shopping and eat at some http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/S/SPIA of the best restaurants in downstate Illinois. SDT-ALP-20200210/index.jhtml. The Sons of The American Legion and This event is family oriented and there is National Commander Doug Bolt something for your entire family to enjoy. Most Pilgrimage Program _____# of Tickets at $25 each = $_____ th th folks arrive on February 10 or 11 and end Wednesday, February 12, 2020 th **************************************************************************************** their stay on February 12 . There are many ____ Lincoln Commemoration Luncheon Legion activities to enjoy as well as the 8:00 AM: American Legion Family Breakfast American Legion National Commander American Legion Family Breakfast honoring President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel Bill Oxford (Keynote Speaker) The American Legion National Commander, Honoring: _____# of Tickets at $35 each = $_____ Bill Oxford, The American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion National Commander National President, Nicole Clapp, and the **************************************************************************************** Bill Oxford Name:______National Commander of The Sons of The American Legion, Doug Bolt. Be sure to The American Legion Auxiliary National President Street Address:______reserve your tickets now by using the order Nicole Clapp form in this brochure. (All tickets will be held at City, State, Zip:______the window for you.) The 86th Annual The Sons of The American Legion National Commander Doug Bolt Department:______Pilgrimage to Lincoln’s Tomb takes place after that and the celebration ends with an American Email:______10:00 AM: Pilgrimage to the Tomb Legion Family Lincoln Commemoration 10:30 AM: Placing of Wreaths and Tomb Ceremony **************************************************************************************** Luncheon. Again, WELCOME TO LINCOLN’S President Lincoln’s Tomb Make check payable to American Legion Post 32 HOME TOWN. We can’t wait to see you again. Mail this form and your check to: 12:30 PM: Lincoln Commemoration Luncheon American Legion Post 32 President Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel 1120 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, Illinois, 62702