Athens Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum 12 miles north of Springfield – 7 miles east of New Salem
The Col. Matthew Rogers Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the home of the Long Nine Museum In 1837 the citizens held a banquet for Lincoln and the eight other legislators who were responsible for moving the state Capitol from Vandalia to Springfield. A visit to this site reveals the details of that celebration and many other Lincoln ties in Athens. This small community is easily accessible to visitors going to or from New Salem. For information: 217-636-8755 Hours: June 1 – September 1 Tuesday-Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM http://www.a-lincoln-long.nine.com
