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February 2009
 Friday, 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.
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WHERE:
Postville Courthouse,
914 Fifth St.
WHEN:
10 am-4 pm
 Sunday, 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.
(More
information)
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
 SPONSOR:
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
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