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    • Lincoln/Douglas Debates

      The political rivalry of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas is legend. Their words are so memorable that they echo down to us 150 years after their 1858 debates.

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      Experience Lincoln's unimaginable journey to greatness through 215 wayside exhibits across Illinois!

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      Journey the route Lincoln the lawyer traveled for more than 20 years and meet the people, hear the stories, and see the places that Lincoln knew.

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  • Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site
    Visit where Lincoln practiced the law and celebrate his life with those who knew him.
    Mount Pulaski, Illinois
  • Old State Capitol
    Visit the Historic Old State Capitol
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
    The only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned.
    Springfield, Illinois
  • Lincoln Douglas Debate Statues
    On the site of one of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates
    Alton, Illinois
  • Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
    Central Illinois Civil War Dance Society
    Metamora, Illinois
  • Vandalia State House State Historic Site
    Where a young Abraham Lincoln served in the Legislature.
    Vandalia, Illinois
  • Old Main at Knox College
    One of the original sites of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
    Galesburg, Illinois
  • Governor Duncan Mansion
    Explore the exciting Voices of Jacksonville Audio Tour
    Jacksonville, Illinois
  • Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area
    Where History Comes Alive!
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  • History Comes Alive!
    Where: Old State Capitol-Springfield
    When: 06/07/2013
  • Partnership Grants
    Where: A. L. Nat'l Heritage Area
    When: 03/20/2013
  • Lincoln’s Stovepipe Hat
    Where: ALPLM - Springfield
    When: 01/23/2013