Events Upcoming
New Members
Date and Time
Friday Nov 11, 2016 Saturday Nov 19, 2016
November 11th - 19th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
Fees/Admission
All retired and active military will get in for free on Veterans Day (with ID).
Contact Information
217-558-8844
Description
Join the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in honoring current and past military members starting November 11th (Veterans Day) through November 19th (Gettysburg Day). Active and retired military members will get free admission (with ID) on November 11th. The museum will be hosting a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all the fallen soldiers on November 11th as well as an eternal flame that will be lit outside of the museum from the 11th – 19th. “Portrait of a Soldier” will be shown in the museum from the 10th through the 14th honoring all of the soldiers from Illinois, taken in the line of duty since 9/11. Along with these events there will be an opportunity to dedicate luminaries in remembrance of a fallen soldier close to you from November 11th – November 19th. The luminaries will be displayed on November 19th at sunset. For more information call: 217-558-8844 or visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois.gov