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Harris Appointed New Board Chair
Friday, November 8, 2024

Kathryn Harris has been welcomed as the new Chair of the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition, which is the coordinating entity for the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

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New traveling exhibit: Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Many Illinois communities and residents were part of the courageous effort to assist freedom seekers on the underground railroad in the state. A new traveling exhibit explores this history.

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Unforgettable Lincoln Days Coming Up October 4 & 5
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Unforgettable Lincoln Days runs from 3:00-6:00pm on Friday, October 4, and from noon to 9:00pm on Saturday, October 5.

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Regional Highlight

On July 29, 1858, Senator Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln met in the home of Francis Bryant, a friend of Stephen Douglas to discuss a plan for the now famous Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The meeting resulted in seven debates around the state of Illinois including: Ottawa, Freeport, Jonesboro, Charleston, Galesburg, Quincy and Alton. You can visit Bryant Cottage in the town of Bement, Illinois and walk in Lincoln's footsteps.

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