From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln's Illinois, 1830-1861 Exhibition
Date:
2/6/2009 TO 1/10/2010 Time:
8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
Event Description: In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln's Illinois, 1830-1861 will explore the Illinois that Lincoln knew through the eyes of the people who lived here. From Humble Beginnings Traces the dynamic changes in Illinois' agriculture, industry, and transportation that, by 1861, helped transform Illinois from a frontier region to a powerful state. Objects and artifacts from the exhibition will include a rare John Deere plow, maps of Illinois from the 1800s, artifacts from archaeological sites around the state, household goods, and children's toys and belongings.
Directions: The Illinois State Museum is located at 502 S. Spring Street (the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets) in Springfield and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Parking is available nearby and the building is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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