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For information on special events, check the community calendar compiled by the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County.
Geocachers can pick up the new Abraham Lincoln Geocaching Trail at any of these locations:
Atlanta: N40 15.639 W089 13.904
Lincoln: N40 08.826 W089 22.848
Lincoln: N40 08.796 W089 23.147
Middletown: N40 06.013 W089 28.300
Elkhart: N40 01.209 W089 35.525
Mount Pulaski: N40 00.573 W089 17.121
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
Logan County communities:
Atlanta
Elkhart
Lincoln
Mount Pulaski
Looking for Lincoln
State historic sites:
Mount Pulaski Courthouse
Postville Courthouse
Museums:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Heritage In Flight Museum
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator and Museum
Lincoln Heritage Museum
Local attractions and sites
Logan County historical landmarks
Old Gillett Farm
Sites to see
'Walking on the Path of Abraham Lincoln' -- A walking tour of historic Lincoln, Ill.
Annual events:
Logan County Fair July 30-Aug. 4, 2013
Illinois State Fair Aug. 8-18, 2013
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival Aug. 23-25, 2013
Civil War Ball Sept. 20, 2013
Past fairs and festivals
Other tourism and historical links:
Central Illinois tourism
Enjoy Illinois
Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
Maps
Mr. Lincoln, Route 66, and Other Highlights of Lincoln, Illinois (Site created by D. Leigh Henson)
Parks
Route 66:
Illinois Route 66
Historic Route 66 -- Illinois
Route 66 -- Atlanta
Recreation
Transportation
Recent articles and pictures
Lincoln Presidential Library looks back at successes and failures of Illinois Gov. Kerner
Gov. Quinn announces events for 150th anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Geography, history and technology mesh to create trail fun in Logan County
Lincoln Presidential Library marks German-American Day Oct. 6
Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation displays John Dillinger death mask
New Salem program Saturday welcomes expert on Lewis and Clark trek
On Lincoln's Mind: A plea for help from the frontier
Vachel Lindsay Home welcomes 2 poets Saturday
Hunting and fishing 1830s-style at New Salem historic site Saturday and Sunday
The Mill on 66 fall cleanup day Wednesday Volunteers welcome; open for tours
Presidential library obtains Lincoln family letters
'The Fiery Trial: Civil War Stories by Candlelight' to be presented at 5 Springfield sites
Papers of Abraham Lincoln receives grant to store digital images of documents
Volunteer orientation begins Sept. 19 at Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Poet Dan Guillory to appear at Vachel Lindsay Home on Saturday
David Davis Mansion welcomes all kinds of cars for auto show Saturday
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College to close temporarily
David Davis Mansion Foundation hosts Sept. 6 tour of McLean County
Crowds flock to Saturday night launch and glow
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Last glow of the festival brings out thousands of spectators
Costume Ladies demonstrate versatility of 1800s fashion
1800s Craft Fair returns to Postville Courthouse
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Car show brings 40th annual Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival to an end
Out and about at the Art & Balloon Festival
In honor of all the volunteers -- album
Did we see you there?
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Prairie 55 ride brings bicycle enthusiasts together
Up Up & Away 5K run attracts all ages and experience levels, plus visitors
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First responders have tough decisions in Anything Goes BBQ competition
Saturday morning fly-in brings balloon enthusiasts out early
Art in the park draws in large crowds at the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
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Oasis Flea Market brings crowds to Scully Park
Art of Wine & Brew offers friends a great place to relax
Up in Smoke and Backyard Barbecue bring sweet smells to downtown Lincoln
Lincoln Tomb to host 'Spirits of the Civil War'Sept. 7 programs on Lincoln's son, African-American soldiers and immigrants
Festival activities begin with a Friday parade
First balloon launch of the festival delivers spectacular beauty
Globes of color light up the night at the Logan County Airport
It's 'Jim & Nancy Ireland Day' in the city of LincolnLocal balloonists named parade grand marshals
Irelands cut the ribbon on 40th festival -- album
Balloonists and passengers enjoy evening flight over Lincoln's cornfields
Barbecue and Rusted Guns make for a great night at the Symphony
Young artists bring vibrancy to downtown sidewalks
Lincoln balloon fest: 25 years and going up Volunteers make it work
Lincoln Art Fair to feature 13 new artists
Microbreweries come to Art of Wine tent
Library's used book sale features quality books
Lincoln YMCA offers Prairie 55 Bike Ride during festival A great family course offered
Lincoln Park District to host 1st-ever Up Up & Away 5K
Costume Ladies to perform at 1800s Craft Fair on Sunday
Have you seen the hidden Lincolns?Go on a scavenger hunt in downtown Lincoln
33 balloons to participate in this year's launches, glows and fly-in
For Seth Goodman, it's a Done Deal!
El Fonz comes to the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
You'll be green with Envy when you see this one
He may be a Pegleg, but don't expect to see Pete hopping along on the sidelines
Lincoln welcomes 1st-time pilot Jared Miller in his Fiery Gizzard
'Up in Smoke' biggest and best yet in its 3rd year
Oasis hosts flea market in Scully Park Something for everyone: Eat, drink, play, shop and be entertained this weekend
'Poets in the Parlor' continues at Vachel Lindsay Home Aug. 31 with Anita Stienstra
'Up in Smoke' brings 'Backyard BBQ' to downtown Lincoln
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