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Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made In America Bicentennial Tour

The “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made In America” Bicentennial Tour a mobile museum exhibit was developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, Illinois. The exhibit is free of charge to the public and will travel the United States over the next two years inspiring visitors with the story of Lincoln’s life and accomplishments. The only exhibit of its type in the country, the mobile museum uses an engaging mixture of interactive elements, graphics, facsimile documents and artifacts inside a 53-foot long, double expandable trailer to commemorate the Lincoln Bicentennial.

The exhibition examines Lincoln’s life from his poor beginnings to his ascension to the presidency and his assassination. Highlights include a visual recreation of Lincoln’s 1861 Farewell Address from a train car in Springfield as he left for the White House, and the award-winning “The Civil War in Four Minutes” video presentation.

It’s been traveling all around the country, and it’s coming to Crest Lincoln Mercury, Van Dyke between 15 & 16 Mile Roads
Mon, Sept 8: 10am-8pm
Tue, Sept 9: 9am – 5pm
Wed, Sept 10: 9am – 8pm.

http://www.alplm.org/self-made/bicentennial_tour.html

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