Wow Wednesday at Lincoln Heritage Museum presents how religion was practiced in Abraham Lincoln times

[August 31, 2019]   LINCOLN - As part of their Wow Wednesday lineup for the summer, the Lincoln Heritage Museum invited historic interpreter John Johnson for a brief look at some historic items tied to a theme. This week the theme was Abraham Lincoln and his faith.

The items used for story telling this day were pieces related to the religious doctrines of Lincoln’s day, including family Bibles, small crosses, and other related objects.

Johnson, who participates in historic re-enactment, briefly spoke “in character” as “Pastor Johan,” a Swedish pastor and circuit rider (a clergyman who traveled on horseback from church to church). Johnson then presented some information on the objects and spoke on interpretations of Lincoln’s personal faith.

The presentation was also streamed on the museum Facebook page, where it can still be watched.

[Derek Hurley]