 "The commission is pleased to offer a new feature which will provide
a master list of bicentennial planned events throughout Illinois. It
will be continually updated as new events are scheduled," announced
Marilyn Kushak, chairwoman of the commission."This major upgrade
of our website is a great resource for anyone planning a
bicentennial event in Illinois or those who want to find out what’s
going on in the Land of Lincoln the next two years," said Kay Smith,
commission coordinator. "We encourage anyone who is planning a
bicentennial event in this state to submit their information to me
through the events calendar on the site so we can show the world how
we intend to honor our favorite son."
Communities can visit
www.lincoln200.net to submit their own bicentennial activities
for inclusion on the master list and to review what other
communities have planned. When planning activities, communities can
use the calendar to determine which dates may be available for
events, based on what else is occurring around their county and the
state. The site also includes a wealth of information about the 16th
president’s life and times, with links to numerous research and
history organizations.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich established the Illinois Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission in February 2006 to promote a deeper
knowledge, understanding and engagement in the life and times of
Abraham Lincoln through conferences, publications, preservation of
Lincoln sites and observances commemorating Lincoln’s 200th
birthday. The commission is working closely with local, state and
national government agencies and organizations to coordinate events
leading up to the bicentennial observance. The commission operates
with support from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
[Text from
Illinois Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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