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ALPLM 1-Year Anniversary
April 19, 2006
Daytime Event Schedule
| 10:00 am |
Press Conference
in Plaza Interim Executive Director Tom Schwartz will recognize
one-year anniversary and the successful first year. Announcement
by Barry Mitchell, President of ComEd, an Exelon Company regarding
the Exelon donation to the ALPL Foundation/unveil Union Theater sign. |
| 10:15 am |
Director Schwartz
will announce State Bicentennial Commission members Summary
of ALPLM Bicentennial projects and highlights in the Education
Dept. |
10:30 am
(all day) |
A Year in Mrs.
Lincoln's Attic: A Look Back ‚ free standing exhibit
will be displayed April 19-23 across from Mrs. Lincoln's
Attic showcasing artwork and special events throughout
the year - Lincoln Magnet School to participate |
| 11:00 am |
State Bicentennial
Commission Organizational Meeting/Luncheon in the Lincoln
Reception Room |
| 11:00 am |
Birthday cake
will be served in the Library Atrium sponsored by the Foundation
(served until out) |
Evening Event Schedule
| 7:00 pm |
Milestones
- Panel discussion in the Library Multi Purpose Room Hear the
perspectives of 3 experts in different fields as they look back
on the Museum's first year of operation.
- Myron Marty, Professor Emeritus of History at Drake University
- Joe Garrera, President of the Lincoln Group of New York
- Phil Rogers, NBC Chicago Reporter
Rogers will present excerpts from the Chicago Emmy award winning
documentary on the Museum. Free admission, reservations recommended
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Throughout the Day
Members of the 10th Illinois Cavalry Band will play Civil War music
Lincoln impersonator, Randy Duncan will portray President Lincoln and interact with guests
Lee Slider will portray Professor Phineas Fairhead, a fictious 19th century traveling practical phrenologist. He will measure and examine the heads of members of the audience, demonstrating a popular 19-century fad to determine a person's character.
Performer Randy Erwin will sing songs of the Civil War
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