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February 2009


Nursing HomesFriday, Feb. 6

Dedication of Looking for Lincoln wayside sign in Mount Pulaski
SPONSOR: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County 
WHO: Open to public 
DETAILS: Dedication of wayside sign next to the circa 1848 Mount Pulaski Courthouse. More details to come. A lunch may follow the ceremony. For more information, call 217-732-8687.
WHERE:
113 S. Washington St., Mount Pulaski 
WHEN: 11 am

Saturday, Feb. 7

Abe Lincoln's birthday celebration at Postville Courthouse
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: The Arts & Craft Guild will have a children's event from 10 am to noon in the historic courtroom. Paul Beaver will be on hand to give two afternoon presentations. Period music will be playing throughout the celebration. An Abraham Lincoln interpreter will be on hand to greet visitors. Postville volunteers will conduct tours and serve cake and punch. Contest winners will be announced. Free to the public, but donations are graciously accepted. Call 217-732-8930 or 217-737-0979 for more information.
(See advertisement.) (See schedule of events.)
WHERE: Postville Courthouse, 914 Fifth St.
WHEN: 10 am-4 pm

SchoolsSunday, Feb. 8

Re-enactment of "1854 Cast Iron Tombstone Trial"
SPONSOR: Mount Pulaski A. Lincoln Bicentennial Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Re-enactment of trial in which Abraham Lincoln and Judge David Davis participated. Cast of 11 includes professional Lincoln impersonator Joe Woodard. Jury will be selected from audience. Actual verdict revealed at end of performance. This will be the ninth performance. Reserved seats can be obtained by calling 217-792-5442.
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WHERE:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse
This courthouse,
an Illinois historic site, was built in 1847 and served as Logan County seat from 1848 to 1855. 
WHEN: 2 pm

Dinner at Maple Club to celebrate Abe Lincoln's birthday
BankSPONSOR: Main Street Lincoln and Mount Pulaski Looking for Lincoln programs
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Come out and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with a wonderful dinner at the Maple Club. Ticket prices to be announced. For more information, call Main Street Lincoln at 217-732-2929. 
WHERE:
1458 Route 121
WHEN: Social hour begins at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm, presentation planned for 7 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Primary election
WHO: Registered voters
WHERE: Polling places

 

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