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GOOD NEWS TRAVELS, INC. LAND OF LINCOLN SPRINGFIELD, IL September 9, 2021 FEATURES: Dana Thomas House Tour - Old State Capital Lincoln Presidential Library -“Horseshoe Luncheon” Presentation: “Stealing Lincoln’s Body” Step-on Guide - Lincoln Home Tour Let’s spend the day exploring all the history in Springfield, IL. First, we will tour the Old State Capital Building and the Lincoln Presidential Library where we will see a presentation of “Stealing Lincoln’s Body” plus have time to see all the exhibits, etc. Did you know on the night of the presidential election in 1876, a gang of counterfeiters out of Chicago attempted to steal the entombed embalmed body of Abraham Lincoln and hold it for ransom?!! We will learn all the interesting facts of this crazy scheme. Springfield is also famous for its original Horseshoe sandwich. Our luncheon’s highlight will be this famous open-faced sandwich consisting of a thick-sliced toasted bread, a hamburger patty, cheese sauce, and then French fries. Don’t make diet plans that day! Plans also include a tour of the Dana Thomas Frank Lloyd Wright Home and a two-hour city tour with a step-on guide which includes a tour of Lincoln’s home. Springfield is proud of its Lincoln heritage and would love to show it off to you. Price Per Person: $155 Price includes round trip transportation aboard a deluxe motor coach from Terre Haute, IN to Springfield, IL. one (1) main meal, admission to Dana Thomas House, Old State Capital, Lincoln Presidential Library, Presentation “Stealing Lincoln’s Body,” Step-on Guide and Lincoln Home Tour, plus applicable group tax and gratuity on above inclusions. Boarding at IUOE 841 Operators Union, 6801 S US Hwy 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802 at 7:00 AM– Parking available in the back. We expect to return to Terre Haute around 7:00 p.m. on September 28, 2021. To maKe reservations, complete the form below and return to Good News Travels, Attn Karen Noble, 1776 Springwood Dr., Sullivan, IN 47882. MaKe checKs payable to Good News Travels. $100 deposit is acceptable to secure your reservation. Reservations taken on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited. Refund if replacement passenger available. Refund will be limited to amount paid less a $10.00 cancellation fee. ----------------------------------------------------------CUT HERE----------------------------------------------------- GOOD NEWS TRAVELS Land of Lincoln SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 NAME(S) ADDRESS Street/PO Box City State Zip Phone Price: $155 per person X _______ Number of Persons = $________ Make checK payable to: Good News Travels .