Lincoln’s Birthday Celebration Set for Feb. 8 at David Davis Mansion
Bloomington historic site celebrates with
special tours and funny tales for kids to enjoy
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[February 07, 2020]
The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 211th birthday on Saturday,
February 8 with a meet and greet with “President Lincoln” (portrayed
by Randy Duncan).
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The free event starts at 9:00 a.m.
with the final tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Children and their
families will get to meet Mr. Lincoln, take pictures with him and
enjoy birthday cake at the home of one of Lincoln’s closest friends
and political allies, Judge David Davis.
Through tall tales and amusing stories told by President Lincoln and
the volunteers, visitors will learn about Lincoln’s life and his
relationship with Davis, who was appointed to the U.S. Supreme
Court.
Special tours are every half hour and will start in the Visitors
Center at the front entrance to the mansion grounds.
Visitors can enjoy a slice of the
16th president’s birthday cake and a chance to make an Abe
Lincoln-themed craft.
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As part of the day’s events, Girl Scouts will have the
opportunity to complete requirements for their Land of Lincoln badge after the
Lincoln-themed tour. Check at the Visitors Center for details.
The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, administered by the Historic Sites
Division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, was built in 1872 for
Justice Davis and his wife, Sarah. It is open each Wednesday through Saturday
for free public tours and is located at 1000 Monroe Drive in Bloomington.
For more information, call 309-828-1084 or visit
www.daviddavismansion.org.
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