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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Vandalia (IL) Historical Society - Birthday of Abraham Lincoln (Old State Capitol Building)

“A WEEKEND WITH MR. LINCOLN” IN VANDALIA, ILLINOIS
Saturday, February 13 & 14, 2016
SATURDAY, FEB. 13
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Open House at the National Road Interpretive Center
3:00 p.m. “Lincoln on the National Road” by John Goldsmith (tours & refreshments)
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. “Lincoln Civil War Ball” at the Moose Lodge (128 S. 3rd Street)
Dance to the music of Salt Creek String Band with caller.
SUNDAY, FEB. 14, 2016
Attend the Church of your Choice
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet at Capitol View Restaurant
(4th & Gallatin Streets) cost: $9.00
2:00p.m. “Lincoln’s Birthday Party” at Illinois’ Oldest State
Capitol (where Mr. Lincoln began his political career– across from the restaurant) cost: FREE;
Program: “The Facts About Ann Rutledge” by Kevin Kaegy with tours, discussions & refreshments
Weekend sponsored by the Vandalia Tourism Commission and the Vandalia Historical Society, Inc.
Tours of the Statehouse and refreshments will be available during the birthday celebration. There is no admission charge for the program
http://www.leaderunion.com/content/lincolns-birthday-events-saturday-sunday

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