2019 Area Fall Festivals

Page 118 2019 Area Fall Festivals LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Sept. 18, 2019 O n Saturday afternoon, even though the town did not break the world record for the most Abraham Lincoln look-alike’s gathered in one spot, it was still a fun and awesome event in its own way. Organizers were far from disappointed by the number of people who arrived to impersonate our favorite President of the United States. Logan County Tourism Director Morgan Gleason noted that this is just the beginning, the LCTB and their helpers will try again next year, and the next and the next... if that is what it takes. She also added that in spite of the outcome ‘it doesn’t hurt a thing for a hundred or more people (look-a-likes and spectators) to be in downtown Lincoln on a Saturday afternoon.” The day began around 8 a.m. on Saturday morning with registration for the most Lincolns taking place inside the Lincoln Art Institute on the east side of the historic Logan County Courthouse Square. Some people did come in early to register before heading out to do other things around town. The majority though, started coming in just a bit after 1 p.m. The accumulations of all those Lincoln’s in one place was a sight to see, and for the lone Mrs. Lincoln in the bunch it may have been a bit overwhelming as she took a seat on the front porch at the Art Institute and just took it all in. Later in the day, she would be invited to join in the unofficial photo of the Lincolns all gathered together on the courthouse lawn. Being ever so graceful and diplomatic she chose a central location and made no attempt to point out which Lincoln she preferred among the bunch. Not 76 trombones – 76 Lincolns Look out Guinness, we’ll be coming for you next year! Continued n