Lincoln Heritage Museum Hosts Mary Lincoln’s Strawberry Party
Children, families, friends invited to meet Mrs. Lincoln, play games, enjoy ice cream

[May 17, 2017]  LINCOLN -  Want to spend some time with Mary Lincoln?

Mrs. Lincoln will be hosting a “Strawberry Party” on Saturday, May 20, at the Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College.

“Mrs. Lincoln is looking forward to welcoming children, families and friends from the area to her special strawberry party to kick off the summer at the Lincoln Heritage Museum,” Museum Director Tom McLaughlin said. “This is a great opportunity for families to come out and enjoy some time with Mrs. Lincoln, along with strawberry ice cream and a variety of 19th century children’s activities.”

The free event will run from 1-4 p.m. The museum will have children’s games that were popular during Mrs. Lincoln’s time, such as hoop and sticks, jacks, marbles and bean bag double can.

There will also be an opportunity for visitors to write a letter to President Abraham Lincoln and to the Union troops, giving them advice on how to be courageous.

Young ladies who are interested in proper courtship etiquette will learn directly from Mrs. Lincoln how to use a fan to communicate with potential beaus.

In addition to the games and activities, special music will be provided by Lincoln College musicians. Strawberry ice cream will be served while supplies last.

The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Heritage Museum and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

The Lincoln Heritage Museum is located on the Lincoln College Campus, 300 Keokuk St, Lincoln, Illinois. Phone number is 217-735-7399.

[Mark Gordon
Public Relations and Media Manager
Lincoln College]