University of Chicago Laboratory Schools – Connections 2012
Auction Ends: Feb 26, 2012 10:00 PM CST

One of a Kind

Tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL

Item Number
1000
Estimated Value
500 USD
Opening Bid
280 USD

Item Description

Lunch and Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL


Take your family on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois with ALPLM's executive director, Eileen Mackevich.

 

See some of the gems from their collections, like Lincoln's beaver-fur stovepipe hat, Tad Lincoln's toy canon, Mary Lincoln's blood-stained fan from Ford's Theatre and hundreds of original letters and manuscripts signed by Lincoln. 

 

View Ghosts of the Library, adramatic and magical special effects presentation that uses Holavision which allows themagical "fade away" of the on-stage actor.

 

Be Eileen's guest for lunch at Maldaners or Augie's Restaurant and sample Pease's world renowned Lincoln candy from Springfield as an extra treat. Make your trip complete with opportunities for horseback riding and kayaking or canoeing on the Sangamon River.

 

Limited to a 4 people. 

Value: $500