This summer I had the fantastic opportunity to participate in a week long seminar/workshop with the National Endowment of the Humanities that focused on Lincoln and the forging of America. It was an excellent blend of scholarly lectures, discussions and excursions through New Salem and Springfield, Illinois. We toured New Salem, Lincoln's home in Springfield, his presidential library/museum, and tomb. I love teaching history and this workshop was a perfect way to grow my knowledge on our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
Many more photos were taken but to not bore you I included only a few!
The Lincoln Home - Springfield, Illinois
The rotunda of the Lincoln Museum
The following pictures are from an evening that we spent at Lincoln's tomb.
This building in New Salem is where Abraham Lincoln studied law for hours upon hours beside the fireside.
The Old State Capital - Springfield, Illinois
Lincoln worked here while in congress and President Obama declared his intentions for running for president on these steps.... Coincidence? I think not!
Lincoln was a well respected lawyer in Springfield for close to 20 years.
The Old Statehouse is where Lincoln served and where his body lie in state after his assassination.
History fan or not, I would highly recommend visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. It was fantastic and ages 7 - 97 would find something to enjoy!
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