News in the Lincoln world is coming in fast and furious these days. Even though I receive a number of very specific Lincoln-related email alerts daily, it’s a challenge to keep up with all the Lincoln events planned throughout the country. It will surely be even more challenging the nearer Lincoln’s birthday gets.
Because of this, with little more than a month to the big day, I’m sharing a laundry list with you. On first glance, it’s surely overwhelming, but as you hone in on the locations closest to you, it won’t be so much so. In nearly every state and many communities, you'll find ways to celebrate this momentous day. If you're like me, you'll wish you could clone yourself on Feb. 12 to attend dozens of celebrations far and near.
Learn more
Many states have their own bicentennial commissions. If so, and if they have a website, I’ve provided a link to it. If there is no commission in your state, but the little birdies have shared information about events there, I’ve linked to an online article with information about the happenings.
A couple of great sources to learn about Lincoln events near you are the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission website calendar and the Abraham Lincoln Online calendar. Both are exceptional and will likely have timely information, while mine is only as up-to-date as today’s media. Currently, all my links should take you to live websites or articles. As time goes on, however, some pages may be deactivated, so links may no longer work. In that case, I’ll try to remove them when I catch them.
Make the most of this opportunity
It’s exciting to be living at this moment in time, so please be sure to take advantage of Lincoln events near you and to read some of the many new Lincoln books or great old ones. Use this once-in-a-century opportunity to study our 16th president – and be sure to share what you learn with others. Spread the enthusiasm and knowledge!
Check out these Lincoln happenings
California
Sonoma Valley Regional Library seminars
Colorado
Lincoln’s Colorado legacy
Estes Park: Visit with the Lincolns
Connecticut
Connecticut Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Delaware
Delaware Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Delaware Lincoln events
Idaho
Idaho Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Student penny drive helps renovate Lincoln statue
Illinois
Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition
Galesburg Public Library: Commemorative children’s book
Illinois events statewide
Lincoln Log Cabin events
Lincoln, Ill.: Mary Todd Lincoln fashion show
Springfield: Lincoln play
Indiana
Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Kansas
Kansas Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Kentucky
Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Kentucky Lincoln events
Louisiana
Louisiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Michigan
Michigan Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission of New Jersey
North Dakota Lincoln events
Ohio
Ohio Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Oklahoma
Oklahoma events
Oregon
Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Oregon essay contest
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
South Dakota
Dakota Conference
Vermont
Vermont celebrations
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Ford’s Theatre
Loew’s Hotel: Lincoln Bedroom experience package
National Archives celebrations
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History “New Birth of Freedom exhibit”
Wyoming
Wyoming Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Keep looking for Lincoln
Wherever you are, don't stop Looking for Lincoln. You'll be amazed how often he turns up when you least expect it!
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