Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois

"There's an old saying that our country gets the president it deserves. More likely, however, is that every so often, the country is blessed with a great leader despite itself.

Such was the case with Abraham Lincoln. Though he had neither the resume nor the breeding that hinted at his formidable gifts, he assumed the leadership of the country as it verged on self-destruction, and in so doing, was able to preserve the first democratic republic of any significance in more than a millennium. He possessed an extraordinary ability to unite political opponents behind his causes and to draw out the "better angels" in the nation's collective nature. For these reasons and so many others, Lincoln is often ranked as our nation's greatest president." wrote Holly Korab.

Representatives from Lincolnwood civic, business and educational organizations have come together to form the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Committee. This committee is busy planning numerous Lincoln themed special events, the two upcoming events planned for September 2008 are highlighted below.

** Self-Made in America Traveling Exhibit **

The "Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America" Bicentennial Tour, a mobile museum exhibit developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, Illinois, will stop at The Village of Lincolnwood, on September 25 - 28, where people are encouraged to visit free of charge. The exhibit will travel the United States over the next two years inspiring visitors with the story of Lincoln's life and accomplishments. The only exhibit of its type in the country, the mobile museum uses an engaging mixture of interactive elements, graphics, facsimile documents and artifacts inside a 53-foot long, double expandable trailer to commemorate the Lincoln Bicentennial.

Location: Village Hall (Parking Lot) - 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue

Hours:      Thursday, September 25  * 3:00 - 6:30pm
                Friday, September 26      * 3:00 - 8:00pm
                Saturday, September 27 * 9:00am - 6:00pm
                Sunday, September 28    * 11:00am - 6:00pm

Watch for upcoming flyers announcing future Lincoln Themed Events