A LEGACY REMEMBERED

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 and eventually made Illinois his home. Lincoln spent 30 years honing his skills here, touching many Illinois communities in his role as a lawyer and politician, before heading off to the White House as the nation’s 16th president. Fittingly, Illinois will play proud host to numerous Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial festivities in 2009.

Honor Abe’s 200th birthday with statewide special events and a tour of the Illinois places where the president made history and continues to inspire today. Use the links below to help you plan your own Lincoln celebration.
            LINCOLN RESOURCES
Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The commission maintains a comprehensive up-to-date calendar of special Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial events throughout Illinois, along with links to the Web sites of Lincoln-related organizations and communities.
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
No Lincoln tour is complete without a stop at the largest and most-visited presidential museum in the nation. Trace Lincoln’s path through amazingly lifelike vignettes, dazzling special effects theaters and rare artifacts, including an original hand-written copy of the Gettysburg Address.
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Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition
Lincoln’s career took him to many towns in Central Illinois, which is designated as the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area and managed by the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition. The group can point you in the direction of fascinating historic sites, as well as Lincoln-themed events and tours.
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The Official Web Site of the Illinois Bureau of Tourism Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor Jack Lavin, Director Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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