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The first big job President Blackburn
inherited was that of completing Lincoln
Center. The gigantic multi-million dollar
complex was built to house athletic and
convocation events, concerts and fine
arts performances, exhibits, a fitness
center, offices and meeting/classrooms.
It opened in January 2010.
The relocation and expansion of the
Lincoln Heritage Museum into that same
building took place this past spring.
The state-of-the-art Museum has gained
renowned acclaim. If you haven’t
visited yet, you are missing something.
Plan a trip during some of the many
special events this year or take the
family and go any day.
President Blackburn also inherited
the task of seeing that Creekside
Environmental Center, an outdoor
classroom spearheaded by Dr. Dennis
Campbell, was completed. Creekside’s
grand opening was celebrated in the
fall of 2014. This is another great
community asset not to be missed.
Watch LDN for announcements about
special events at Creekside. Creekside
offers a tranquil setting and multiple
learning disciplines set just five miles
north of Lincoln on Sugar Creek.
See where the gigantic 20 million-year-
old mammoth “Judson Tusk” was found.
View the stars on a gazing night.
