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2018 Lincoln Pilgrimage April 27-29, 2018 2018 Lincoln Pilgrimage April 27-29, 2018 Boy Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly (2017) Courteous Kind Obedient (2018) Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent A Scout is Obedient 2018 Lincoln Pilgrimage Click below for information: ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE SCOUT LAW Table of Contents Registration Options The Boy Scouts of America did not exist when Abraham Lincoln was growing up. Yet, Lincoln lived each day in Trail Information the spirit of the Scout Law. Camping Schedule of Events Join us at the 2018 Lincoln Pilgrimage weekend events on April 27-29 and share the life and legacy of Abraham Maps Lincoln with your scouts. Lincoln was not only one of Medical Care, Churches, our greatest presidents, but also a man of integrity and, Laundry Facilities still today, a role model for our youth. Trading Post, - Apparel, This year’s patch will be the second in the series of Commemorative items twelve depicting Lincoln and the Scout Law. This year’s Bonus Movie Presentation patch… Obedient Saturday Night “Your Obedient Servant, A. Lincoln” Table of Contents Click on item below to go to page Lincoln Pilgrimage Fun Facts 2 Registration Options Packages Walk in Lincoln’s Footsteps . 3 Lincoln’s Legacy . 4 Lincoln’s Home & Community . 5 Sunday Special . 6 A la Carte. 6 Trails Lincoln Trail . 7 Oak Ridge Cemetery Trails. 8 Heritage Trail . 9 New Salem Experience . .. 10 Trails of New Salem. 10 Museum Quest . 10 Museum Trail . 11 Camping Illinois State Fairgrounds. 12 Camp Illinek . 12 New Salem . 13 Lincoln Pilgrimage Weekend Schedule of Events . 14 Maps New Salem . 15 Illinois State Fairgrounds . 16 Camp Illinek . 17 Lincoln Trail . 18 Medical Services, Churches, Laundry Medical Services, Churches, Laundries . 19 Trading Post Pilgrimage Apparel . 20 Commemorative Items . 20 Special Movie Presentation Saturday Night Movie . 21 -1- Lincoln Pilgrimage Fun Facts The first Boy Scout Lincoln Pilgrimage was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the encouragement of the Lincoln Life Insurance Corporation, in 1934. The first Abraham Lincoln Council Lincoln Pilgrimage was held in 1946. In the beginning, the Pilgrimage started at the Old State Capitol and ended at Lincoln’s Tomb where the program was held. The Lincoln Trail was started in 1926. The Lincoln Trail was the first historic trail to be recognized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. R. Allan Stephens, a local attorney, founded the Lincoln Trail. Since R. Allan Stephens was the council presi- dent, there have been Eagle Scouts in at least three future generations of his descendants. The Lincoln Trail ends at Stuart Park, named for the late Robert A. Stuart, Sr., a long-time Scouter and Springfield Park Board member. John Stuart, Robert A. Stuart, Sr.’s great grand- father, loaned Abraham Lincoln his law books, which he read while walking from New Salem to Springfield. Abraham Lincoln’s first job as a lawyer was with John Todd Stuart, a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln. Robert A. Stuart, Jr., John Stuart’s great-great-grandson is a partner in the same firm and a Distinguished Eagle Scout. Walk In Lincoln’s Footsteps $30 ($41 Value) Package Includes: • Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program & March* • Lincoln Trail* • 2 Nights Camping • Collector’s Cap (first 1,000 of total packages) Deadline for online registrations is midnight, April 22, 2018. Plus 1 of the following _________________________ Packages are only available • Museum Trail* for the first 1,000 • Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail* registrations due to the limited supply of • Heritage Trail* collectors caps. • Lincoln’s New Salem Experience* • Presidential Museum Quest* (Does not include museum admission) Museum admission can be added under a la carte items. *Includes trail, program materials and patch. No Refunds Sample Weekend for Lincoln Trail Hikers** Do you have people in your group that will not be hiking the Lincoln Trail? Friday Check in at campsite after 3:00 p.m. We recommend they register for the “Lincoln Legacy” Package. Once your hikers have been Saturday dropped off at the start of the trail, there is ample Lincoln Trail - check in as early as 6 a.m. time for the non-hikers to spend the day in and must be checked in before 9:15 a.m. Springfield at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential and off the Trail by 4:00 p.m. (Trail takes most of the day) Museum and Library. Saturday Evening Choose the same package bonus option as your A. Movie available at Fairgrounds, weather Lincoln Trail hikers, such as the Oak Ridge permitting. Cemetery Trail, and the whole group can spend B. Plan an evening at campsite with your unit the morning together before the Sunday Pro- C. Visit local attractions gram at the Tomb. Sunday Other package options or Ala Carte choices work A. Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail (9 am) equally as well for the members of your group not B. Presidential Museum Quest (9 am) (Does not include museum admission) walking the Lincoln Trail. C. Lincoln’s New Salem Experience (9 am) B. Wreath Laying at War Memorials (11 am) Estimated Travel times Lincoln Pilgrimage Program & March Fairgrounds to New Salem - 34 minutes Arrive at Tomb by 12:00 noon Museum to Stuart Park (End of Trail) - 9 minutes See page 14 for schedule of events. New Salem to Stuart Park - 23 minutes **This is only a sample of how you can spend your weekend if Stuart Park to Fairgrounds - 10 minutes you choose this package. Depending on your group’s interests, Fair Grounds to Oak Ridge Cemetery - 7 minutes age and package option choices, you can customize your week- New Salem to Oak Ridge Cemetery - 28 minutes end to fit your unit’s personal needs. Read the information about each of the trails on the following pages and choose accordingly. New Salem to Downtown Springfield - 27 minutes Remember, you can always add ala carte options to any Fairgrounds to Downtown Springfield - 7 minutes package. We look forward to seeing you and to another great Oak Ridge Cemetery to Downtown - 8 minutes Pilgrimage weekend. -3- Lincoln’s Legacy $36 ($47-51 Value) Package Includes (adult or youth must be specified when ordering): • Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program & March* • Presidential Museum Quest* (Adult package does not include museum quest patch) • Presidential Museum Admission including special ’Lincoln’ Movie Exhibit at Union Station (Adults may not use youth vouchers.) • 2 Nights Camping • Collector’s Cap (first 1,000 of total packages) Plus 1 of the following: Deadline for • Museum Trail* online registrations is midnight, April 22, 2018. • Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail* _________________________ • Heritage Trail* Packages are only available for the first 1,000 • Lincoln’s New Salem Experience* registrations due to • The Trails of New Salem * the limited supply of collectors caps. No Refunds *Includes trail, program materials and patch. Sample Weekend** New Things Happening at the Abraham Friday Lincoln Presidential Museum Check in at campsite after 3:00 pm this Year during Pilgrimage Weekend Saturday • Presidential Museum (9 am - 5 pm) • Lunch • Package Option such as Oak Ridge Trail, Museum Trail, The Trails of New Salem, etc. (or reverse & do the Presidential Museum in the afternoon) Saturday Evening A. Movie available at Fairgrounds B. Plan an evening at campsite with your unit C. Visit Local attractions The centerpiece of the commemoration of the Sunday Lincoln Pilgrimage Program & March Illinois Bicentennial. Analyze the ties these four Arrive at Tomb by 12:00 noon presidents have to this great state, and how its history, location and population make it a micro- See page 14 for schedule of events. cosm of America and a perfect training ground for **This is only a sample of how you can spend your weekend if you choose this national leaders. package. Depending on your group’s interests, age and package option choices, you can customize your weekend to fit your unit’s personal needs. Read the information about each of the trails on the following pages and choose according- ly. Remember, you can always add ala carte options to any package. We look forward to seeing you and to another great Pilgrimage weekend. Presidential Museum Admission You can save by purchasing your museum admission through us in advance either through this “Lincoln Legacy” package registration or through the a la carte registration. Adult admission at the door for the museum and the ‘Lincoln’ movie exhibit will cost $15. Museum hours are 9 am-5 pm. Last entry is at 4 pm. -4- Lincoln’s Home & Community $34 ($46 Value) Package Includes: • Lincoln Pilgrimage Sunday Program & March* • Lincoln’s New Salem Experience* • Oak Ridge Cemetery Trail* Deadline for online registrations is • 2 Nights Camping midnight, April 22, 2018. • Collector’s Cap (first 1,000 of total packages) _________________________ Packages are only available for the first 1,000 registrations due to Plus 1 of the following: the limited supply of • Trails of New Salem* collectors caps. • Museum Trail* • Heritage Trail* • Presidential Museum Quest* (Does not include museum admission) Museum admission can be added under the ala carte items. *Includes trail, program materials and patch. No Refunds Sample Weekend** Great Package for Younger Scouts Friday This is a great package for younger members who are Check in at campsite after 3:00 pm visiting Springfield for the first time. Museums, modest trails, and searches for information abound in the options Saturday you may select. Depending on your group, you may want • Lincoln’s New Salem (9 am - 4 pm) to have different dens/patrols do different activities. • Lunch • Package Option such as the Trails of New Trails of New Salem Salem, Museum Trail, Heritage Trail, or Presidential Museum Quest (reminder...if you Hiking the 19 mile Lincoln Trail with preparation, training choose the Presidential Museum Quest in this package, it does and proper hiking equipment can be challenging for not include Museum Admission and admission must be anyone.
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