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2007 Press Releases

October 24, 2007
Trick or Read
Murder mystery involving Abraham Lincoln to be discussed
October 30 at Presidential Museum



September 19, 2007
IL MIRACOLO
"And They Came to Chicago: The Italian American Legacy" to be
screened October 2 at Presidential Museum


September 7, 2007
Additional Tea Party with Mary Todd Lincoln scheduled for November 10
at Lincoln Presidential Library



August 31, 2007
Mrs. Lincoln to stay a little longer
"Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy" exhibit extended through November 2007
New publication highlights this world-class exhibit and its never-before-seen artifacts


August 29, 2007
An encore for Mary
"The Last of Mrs. Lincoln" returns for October 19, 20 and 21
performances at Presidential Museum


August 29, 2007
Teaching the teachers
Presidential Library and Museum announces teacher workshops
for the 2007-2008 school year


August 23, 2007
Bringing the war home
"Central Illinois World War II Stories" September 6 will preview
new Ken Burns film, feature local oral histories


August 20, 2007
Springfield Municipal Band to perform August 25 in Union Square Park

August 16, 2007
1909 coal mine disaster subject of donation to Presidential Library
Source materials provide Library with excellent reference for
Bureau County's Cherry Mine Disaster


August 6, 2007
Springfield Moms Debuts New Logo and Announces
Charter Sponsors for Popular Family Based Area Web Site




July 31, 2007
Experience Mary Todd Lincoln's Springfield
September 15 bus tour and presentation by world-renowned author will provide an intimate look at Mrs. Lincoln




June 28, 2007
Mary Todd Lincoln to host tea parties at the
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Event in conjunction with museum's exclusive exhibit
Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy


June 18, 2007
LINCOLN LIBRARY ACQUIRES MOST SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF
LINCOLN ARTIFACTS IN PRIVATE HANDS


June 14, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to host Fashion Knight at the Museum
Project Runway Finalist, Mychael Knight, to Hold a Fashion Show Gala at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum


June 1, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to host Mary Todd Lincoln strawberry party
Festivities to take place in Union Square Park




May 25, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce summer music schedule
Performances to take place in Union Square Park


May 21, 2007
Weekly Standard senior editor Andrew Ferguson to stop at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum as part of his 15-city book tour
Ferguson to discuss latest book followed by book signing


May 18, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum receives Abraham Lincoln bust from
Warren Achievement Center, Inc.
Adults with developmental disabilities help create bust through
center's achievement program


May 9, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation names Christian G. Kersten
to lead fundraising efforts
Kersten brings over 30 years of development experience to Library Foundation




April 30, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to present
Mary Todd Lincoln: Fashion Plate or Fashion Victim?
Edward F. Maeder, Director of Exhibitions and Curator of Textiles
at Historic Deerfield, Inc. will host luncheon, lecture and tour


April 19, 2007
Gov. Blagojevich lauds success of Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Museum on its two-year anniversary
Museum prepares for a busy tourist season, blockbuster exhibit


April 11, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to host Family Craft Workshop

April 6, 2007
Civil War era singing group to perform at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum



March 28, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Unveils
Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy
Newly discovered artifacts on display to the public for the first time


March 27, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library unveils Chapter and Verse:
Connecting to Poetry in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
Exhibit highlights Illinois poets and Library collection


March 15, 2007
Composer and pianist Dan Knight to perform at the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library and Museum
World renowned artist to perform "The Walt Whitman Suite"


March 14, 2007
Newly renovated Union Station to open to the public on Monday
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce new operating hours


March 13, 2007
Tony-Award-winning drama The Last of Mrs. Lincoln to be performed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

March 5, 2007
Exhibits come alive at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

March 5, 2007
Author Thomas J. Craughwell to sign copies of his latest book Stealing Lincoln's Body



February 26, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to host author Tom Wheeler
Wheeler to discuss latest book followed by book signing




January 31, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum to unveil new, temporary exhibit Tales from the Crypt: A History of the Lincoln Tomb
Exhibit highlights the history of Lincoln Tomb


January 26, 2007
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers
Death and Mr. Lincoln Tour and Luncheon
Day-long tour to include visits to Lincoln Tomb, the Museum of Funeral Customs and more


January 25, 2007
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Presents Reunion — A Musical Epic in Miniature
The hit musical returns for six performances in Union Theater


January 24, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum announce events in celebration of African American History month
Internationally-known genealogist Tony Burroughs to lecture


January 17, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday
Festivities to include book discussions, performances, children's activities


January 17, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum launches young Abe look-a-like contest
Contest open to infants through 18 years


January 12, 2007
Planning moves forward to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum hires coordinator
to oversee planning efforts for Lincoln Bicentennial


January 6, 2007
Governor Blagojevich announces that Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum has
welcomed its 1 millionth visitor

1 millionth visitor reached in less than two years since opening, fastest pace set by any Presidential Museum


January 5, 2007
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Announces Teacher Workshop Series


 

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