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President Abraham Lincoln 200th birthday is Feb. 12, 2009. The Downers Grove Public Library is planning events, including programs, displays, and a patron involvement project, to help commemorate the life of our 16th president and our state’s special connection to Lincoln. |
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Exhibits
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Traveling Exhibit
Library lobby, October 17 to November 26, 2008
View an exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates in 2008. Provided by the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition on behalf of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Communities.
Events and Programs
What Lincoln Means to You
Tell us what Abraham Lincoln means to you and your family. Write a short narrative about how Lincoln’s beliefs and actions have influenced your life. Email us photos of your visits to Springfield or Washington D.C. and tell us your memories of your trip. We’ll put your contributions on our website.
Mr. Lincoln’s Springfield
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Nancy McCully explores the Springfield Lincoln knew, including his house and law office, the Old State Capitol, the train depot, and New Salem, where he lived as a young adult. The tour also includes stops at his tomb and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Images of Honest Abe
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Jeff Mishur’s slide lecture uses paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more to examine how images of Lincoln changed during his political career and how he continued to be a popular source for artwork and material culture after his assassination.
Chris Vallillo: Abraham Lincoln in Song
Sunday, March 15, 2009
From his days at New Salem, his years as a lawyer and up through his presidency, Lincoln’s life paralleled the development of Illinois during that period. Chris uses music Lincoln may have known and sung and Lincoln’s own stories to illustrate his life.
Booklists
Abraham Lincoln
The library owns many interesting titles on Abraham Lincoln. Here are a few of the best on all aspects of Lincoln’s life and legacy.
Another Side of the Coin: Lincoln’s Life in Fiction
Images of Honest Abe
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Mr. Lincoln’s Springfield
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