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Lincoln's New Salem presents Morgan horse show July 20
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[July 13, 2013]
PETERSBURG
-- The Morgan horse, known as "America's first breed," will
be showcased July 20 at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near
Petersburg. The event is free and open to the public.
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 The Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club will present demonstrations
of the Morgan horse at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the area south of
Dr. John Allen's home. The program will begin with the story of
Justin Morgan, the music teacher who owned the breed's foundation
stallion, and feature the historic role of the Morgan in the Civil
War and westward expansion, farm work and recreational activities of
the young nation.
Also included will be demonstrations of modern uses of the Morgan
horse, including trail riding, dressage, endurance, driving and
society horse shows. There will be ongoing horse activities to
observe between sessions, a large variety of free educational and
promotional materials for all ages, and an opportunity to visit with
club members and get up close to the beautiful Morgan horses.
The stores operated by the New Salem Lincoln League will be open
during the event.
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Lincoln's New Salem State
Historic Site, administered by the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is two miles south of
Petersburg and 20 miles northwest of Springfield on Route 97. Tours
are free, although a donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children or
$10 per family is suggested.
[Text from file received from the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency] |
