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Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance
Date: September 09, 2008Time: 11:00 a.m. CST
Location: Ohio River Bluff, Rockport, Ind.
Join in the dramatic send-off ceremony as we prepare to recreate Abraham Lincoln's historic flatboat trip from Rockport, Indiana, to New Orleans.
The flatboat crew will set sail from Spencer County, Indiana, stopping in 18 cities in 8 states while follow the same route Lincoln took on this life-changing trip, where he witnessed his first slave auction, cementing his anti-slavery view. For more information visit www.thinklincoln.org
For more information please contact 1-888-444-9252.
Location: Grandview Civic Center, Grandview, Ind.
62nd annual festival featuring a parade, beauty pageants, car show, bluegrass music, cloggers, crafts, and much more. BBQ chicken and pork chop dinners will be served. Famous chicken and dumplings and other delicious foods.
For more information please contact Betty Grose at (812) 649-4434.
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: City Park, Rockport, Ind.
Bluff City Pow Wow in conjunction with the Bluff City Native Cultural Society. Featuring a city pow wow, authentic Native American drummers and circle dance.
There will be Native American crafts and people in regalia to provide various demonstrations. A weekend of Native American drums, dancing, traders and food!
Admission price is $5.00 per person.
For more information please contact Rock Blanchard at (812) 359-5303.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground
Date: September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more! For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
25th Anniversary Evanston Hog Roast
Date: September 20, 2008Time: 10:00 a.m. to Midnight CT
Location: Evanston Ball Park in Evanston, Ind.
Hog roast featuring basketball, softball and horseshoe tourneys. Auctions, raffles, games, pulled pork and fried chicken dinners.
For more information please contact Rodney Schaeffer at (812) 529-8400.
Location: Community Center & Recreation Field, St. Meinrad, Ind.
Fall festival featuring a car show, quilt raffles, grand raffle, horseshoe tourney, silent auction, bingo, chicken dinners, famous soup, live music and many more activities for the whole family!
For more information please contact the parish at (812) 357-5533 or Kelly Ruxer at (812) 357-2442.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground
Date: September 26, 2008 - September 27, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more! For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Location: Spencer County Courthouse, Main Street, Rockport, Ind.
Help us celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial!
Come dance the night away traveling back to the Lincoln era!
For more information please contact (812) 649-6027.
Location: Colonel Jones Home, Boone Street, Gentryville, Ind.
Join us at the Colonel Jones Home in Gentryville, Ind.
We will discuss Jones and Lincoln and try to feel like we are living in the 1830s. Activities will compliment other local activities involving President Lincoln's 200th birthday celebration.
For more information please contact (812) 937-4710.
Lincoln Memorial Garden Dedication
Date: September 28, 2008Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Buffalo Run Farm, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Lincoln Memorial Garden Dedication at Buffalo Run Farm.
The dedication will take place in front of the Legendary Lincoln Cabin. For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/buffalorun
For more information please contact (812) 937-2799.
Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Lincoln Amphitheatre, inside Lincoln State Park, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Join us at Lincoln Amphitheatre for a patriotic performance by the Celebration Singers.
Titled "I Love America", it is sure to be a striking performance. For more information visit www.lincolnamphitheatre.com
For more information please contact (812) 544-2596.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground
Date: October 03, 2008 - October 04, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more! For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Location: Santa's Candy Castle, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloween fun for the whole family!
Includes a huge pumpkin patch, Halloween photo props, caramel apples, hot apple cider, games, contests and more! For more information visit www.santascandycastle.com
For more information please contact (812) 544-3900.
Pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine
Date: October 05, 2008Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Monte Cassino Shrine, Highway 62, St. Meinrad, Ind.
The Saint Meinrad Archabbey will be holding a pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine.
The pilgrimage begins with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession.
The service, which last about an hour, will end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. For more information visit www.saintmeinrad.edu
For more information please contact (812) 357-6501.
Open House and Antique Farm Machinery Show
Date: October 05, 2008Time: Starts at 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: S.R. 545, St. Meinrad, Ind.
St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire Department Open House.
Antique tractor and farm machinery show. Demonstrations of wheat threshing, corn shreading, steam engines and more. Exhibitors are welcome. Chicken & pork dinners served.
For more information please contact the Firehouse at (812) 357-2135 or Tom at (812) 549-8093.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground
Date: October 10, 2008 - October 11, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more! For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Mt. Zion Apple Harvest Festival
Date: October 11, 2008 - October 12, 2008Location: Honey Creek Farm, Rockport, Ind.
Mt. Zion's Apple Harvest Festival at Honey Creek Farm.
Features Indiana's largest apple pie! Famous apple recipes will be served and sold.
Crafts, food and live entertainment. Delicious food, antique tractor show, new children's games and crafts, FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull, Apple Blossom horse-drawn wagon rides and live entertainment
For more information contact Lakeview Orchard at (812) 649-2753.
Pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine
Date: October 12, 2008Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Monte Cassino Shrine, Highway 62, St. Meinrad, Ind.
The Saint Meinrad Archabbey will be holding a pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine.
The pilgrimage begins with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession.
The service, which last about an hour, will end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. For more information visit www.saintmeinrad.edu
For more information please contact (812) 357-6501.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground
Date: October 17, 2008 - October 18, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more! For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Time: 1:00 a.m. - Midnight CT
Location: Grandview Boat Ramp, Off Highway 66, Grandview, Ind.
See the historic and beautiful Delta Queen while it's docked in scenic Grandview.
Visitors will not be able to board the boat or be in the area where loading and unloading take place. However, you can take pictures from a short distance.
For more information contact 1-888-444-9252.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight CT
Location: Boat Dock, Highway 66, Grandview, Ind.
Festival overlooking the beautiful Ohio River. Food, crafts, flea market and music.
The Delta Queen riverboat will be in port that day and we'll also have a 1800's re-enactment.
For more information please contact (812) 649-2573.
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Lincoln State Park, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Join us at Lincoln State Park for our Friends Fall Frolic.
The Fall Frolic features hay rides, pumpkin painting, spooky stories, snacks and other fun crafts and games. Don't miss it!
There will be a fee associated with some activities; it will vary with each event. The gate fee will apply. For more information visit www.lspfriends.org
For more information please contact (812) 937-4710.
Time: 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m. CT
Location: Schroeder Park, Grandview, Ind.
The Grandview Civic Association will be hosting a cruise in at Schroeder Park.
In case of rain the event will be held on October 25, 2008. The times will stay the same.
For more information please contact (812) 649-9982.
Pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine
Date: October 19, 2008Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Monte Cassino Shrine, Highway 62, St. Meinrad, Ind.
The Saint Meinrad Archabbey will be holding a pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine.
The pilgrimage begins with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession.
The service, which last about an hour, will end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. For more information visit www.saintmeinrad.edu
For more information please contact (812) 357-6501.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort
Date: October 24, 2008 - October 25, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more!
For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Location: Lincoln Pioneer Village, Main Street, Rockport, Ind.
This spooky event features haunted tours of the 14 replica cabins from the Lincoln era in Spencer County.
October 24 & 25 - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. CST
October 26 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. CST
For more information visit www.lincolnpioneervillage.org
For more information please contact (812) 649-9147.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CT
Location: 4-H Center, Highway 70, Chrisney, Ind.
The 4-H Center in Chrisney will be hosting a haunted barn.
Don't miss this spooky event!
For more information please contact (812) 499-5578.
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Spencer County 4-H Fairgrounds, just off CR 400, Grandview, Ind.
Spencer County Fair's October Fest in Grandview, Ind. Located at the Spencer County Fairgrounds outside Grandview.
Fall festival featuring music, pageants, a demolition derby, craft booths and more!
For more information please contact (812) 649-4222.
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Lincoln State Park, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Join us at Lincoln State Park for our Friends Fall Frolic.
The Fall Frolic features hay rides, pumpkin painting, spooky stories, snacks and other fun crafts and games. Don't miss it!
There will be a fee associated with some activities; it will vary with each event. The gate fee will apply. For more information visit www.lspfriends.org
For more information please contact (812) 937-4710.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CT
Location: 4-H Center, Highway 70, Chrisney, Ind.
The 4-H Center in Chrisney will be hosting a haunted barn.
Don't miss this spooky event!
For more information please contact (812) 499-5578.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Location: Grandview Boat Ramp, Off Highway 66, Grandview, Ind.
See the historic and beautiful Delta Queen while it's docked in scenic Grandview.
Visitors will not be able to board the boat or be in the area where loading and unloading take place. However, you can take pictures from a short distance.
For more information please contact 1-888-444-9252.
Pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine
Date: October 26, 2008Time: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Monte Cassino Shrine, Highway 162, St. Meinrad, Ind.
The Saint Meinrad Archabbey will be holding a pilgrimage to the Monte Cassino Shrine.
The pilgrimage begins with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession.
The service, which last about an hour, will end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. For more information visit www.saintmeinrad.edu
For more information please contact (812) 357-6501.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort
Date: October 31, 2008 - November 01, 2008Location: Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
Halloweekends at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort on Highway 245 in Santa Claus, Ind. These are activities for those staying at Lake Rudolph only!
Haunted hayrides, site decorating contest, Rudy's Kids Carnival, bonfire ghost stories with professional storytellers, costume contest and dance, trick or treating, spooky movies and lots more!
For more information visit www.lakerudolph.com
For more information or reservations please contact 1-877-478-3567 or (812) 937-4458.
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. CST
Location: Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, City Park, Rockport, Ind.
Connect with the past through portrayals of the spirits of Lincoln's Indiana friends and neighbors. For more information visit www.lincolnpioneervillage.org
For more information please contact (812) 649-9147.
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pmCT
Location: 4-H Center, HWY 70, Chrisney, IN
The 4-H Center in Chrisney will be hosting a haunted barn.
Don't miss this spooky event!
For more information please contact (812) 499-5578.
Reenactment of Lincoln's Last Visit
Date: November 01, 2008Time: 1:00 p.m. CST
Location: Spencer County Courthouse, Main Street, Rockport, Ind.
Abraham Lincoln last visited Rockport on October 30, 1844 while campaigning on behalf of Henry Clay.
This event will include a Lincoln presentation at the Courthouse, walk to the Ohio River, and an Underground Railroad Quilt display.
For more information please contact (812) 649-6027.
Time: 9:30am-9:00pmCT
Location: 4-H Center, Highway 70, Chrisney, Ind.
Join us at the 4-H Center for the Chrisney Fall Festival! Admission is $5.00.
We'll have a haunted barn, entertainment, parade at noon, food booths, car show, inflatables and much more!
It's sure to be fall fun for the whole family.
For more information please contact (812) 499-5578.
Location: Santa's Candy Castle, Highway 245, Santa Claus, Ind.
A Christmas tradition since 1935! Indulge in gourmet confections including the world's largest selection of candy canes & 25 flavors of hot chocolate.
Write your letter to Santa in Santa's Post Office and experience the magic of the new interactive North Pole network.
Extended hours and activities on Christmas Festival weekend. For more information visit www.santascandycastle.com
For more information please contact (812) 544-3900.
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Buffalo Run Farm, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Learn like Abraham Lincoln at Buffalo Run Farm, Grill & Gifts!
Arrive at 11:00 a.m. to view and feed the buffalo. Attend a "blab" school like Abraham Lincoln from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Purchase lunch or browse in the gift shop. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. make a cornhusk doll to take home! Enter the legendary Lincoln log cabin.
Admission is free. For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/buffalorun
For more information please contact (812) 937-2799.
Time: 4:00 p.m. CST
Location: Chrisney 4-H Community Center, Chrisney, Ind.
Dine like the pioneers at this unique event inspired by the fact that while Lincoln was president he established the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation will be given by a Lincoln presenter following dinner.
For more information please contact (812) 362-8668.
Location: Santa's Lodge, Santa Claus, Ind.
Christmas At Santa's Lodge is becoming a family holiday tradition. Children, parents and grandparents are invited to celebrate with us.
These special days are set aside for creating memories with the "Jolly Ol' Elf." This all-inclusive overnight package includes an evening of cookies and milk with Santa, a pleasant night at our Lodge, followed by breakfast with Santa the next morning. Of course, enjoy the winter delight of our indoor pool and whirlpool. Santa's Lodge ~ Bringing Joy to Your World! For more information visit www.santaslodge.com
For more information please contact (812) 937-1902.
Location: Main Street in Rockport, Ind.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Spencer County is in the Central time zone.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 am to 11:00 am - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast/Breakfast with Santa being held at Trinity United Methodist Church
9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Christmas in the Courthouse Craft Show in the beautiful Spencer County Courthouse rotunda.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm - House Tour featuring three Rockport homes. Ticket price includes dessert at the historic Rockport Inn.
10:30 am to 1:30 pm - Christmas at the Library (ages 3 - 12).
2:00 pm - Christmas Parade on Main Street.
7:30 p.m. A musical program will be held in the Spencer County Courthouse Auditorium. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m CST.
Dinner reservations can be made at the Rockport Inn, (812) 649-2664, for either 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. CST. Tickets can be purchased by calling (812) 649-9118.
For more information please contact Martha Dinning at (812) 649-9790.
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Buffalo Run Farm, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Experience the sights of a true pioneer Christmas with buffalo roaming behind a frontier encampment.
Enjoy the candlelit legendary Lincoln log cabin and a decorated Native American teepee.
Native American and pioneer gift items, buffalo burgers, elk burgers, buffalo chili soup, and other menu items are available for purchase. The restaurant will be open. At 11:00 (CT) you may join a guide and feed the buffalo herd! For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/buffalorun
For more information please contact (812) 937-2799.
Time: Starts at 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Christmas Lake Golf Course, CR 1450 in Santa Claus, Ind.
Two man scramble golf tournament featuring difficult pin placements and a very long course set up...Hence "The Nightmare."
The course will play from the back tees with difficult pin placements to spice up the Christmas Season. The event will be pre-flighted based on a team handicap formula. The entry fee is $100.00 per team and includes all golf and cart fees, chili after golf, a commemorative gift, a coupon to come back and play for cart fee only, and Golf Shop Certificate prizes. The event is open to all amateurs with USGA verifiable Handicaps or Golf Professionals. For more information visit www.christmaslake.com
For more information contact 1-877-962-7463 or (812) 544-2255.
Location: Santa's Lodge, Santa Claus, Ind.
Christmas At Santa's Lodge is becoming a family holiday tradition. Children, parents and grandparents are invited to celebrate with us.
These special days are set aside for creating memories with the "Jolly Ol' Elf." This all-inclusive overnight package includes an evening of cookies and milk with Santa, a pleasant night at our Lodge, followed by breakfast with Santa the next morning. Of course, enjoy the winter delight of our indoor pool and whirlpool. Santa's Lodge ~ Bringing Joy to Your World! For more information visit www.santaslodge.com
For more information please contact (812) 937-1902.
Christmas in Santa Claus & Festival of Lights
Date: December 13, 2008Location: Various locations in Santa Claus, Ind.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Spencer County is in the Central time zone.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Santa at the United Methodist Church Campground.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Christmas craft show and pictures with Santa at Santa's Lodge and the American Legion.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open House at the Santa Claus Museum.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa Claus Town Hall Open House.
1:00 p.m. Christmas in Santa Claus Parade.
2:30 p.m. Family Holiday Movie at the Santa Claus United Methodist Church.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Holiday Concerts at Santa's Lodge.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Festival of Lights at Christmas Lake Village.
For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/Christmas
For more information contact 1-888-444-9252.
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Buffalo Run Farm, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Experience the sights of a true pioneer Christmas with buffalo roaming behind a frontier encampment.
See pioneers, frontiersman and Native Americans demonstrating the life skills of the Lincoln era. View live buffalo and purchase a buffalo burger or other grill selections. Take bison meat home with you to share for the holidays.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST. For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/buffalorun
For more information contact Kathleen at (812) 937-2799.
Christmas in Santa Claus & Festival of Lights
Date: December 14, 2008Location: Various locations in Santa Claus, Ind.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Spencer County is in the Central time zone.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christmas craft show and pictures with Santa at Santa's Lodge and the American Legion.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open House at the Santa Claus Museum.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Holiday Concerts at Santa's Lodge.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Festival of Lights at Christmas Lake Village. For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/Christmas
For more information contact 1-888-444-9252.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT
Location: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
A Christmas open house at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
The Celebration Singers will provide musical entertainment and a reception will provided by the Lincoln Club of Southern Indiana. For more information visit www.nps.gov/libo
For more information please contact (812) 937-4541.
Location: Santa's Lodge, Santa Claus, Ind.
Christmas At Santa's Lodge is becoming a family holiday tradition. Children, parents and grandparents are invited to celebrate with us.
These special days are set aside for creating memories with the "Jolly Ol' Elf." This all-inclusive overnight package includes an evening of cookies and milk with Santa, a pleasant night at our Lodge, followed by breakfast with Santa the next morning. Of course, enjoy the winter delight of our indoor pool and whirlpool. Santa's Lodge ~ Bringing Joy to Your World! For more information visit www.santaslodge.com
For more information please contact (812) 937-1902.
Time: 10:00 a.m. CT
Location: Buffalo Run Farm, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Experience the sights of a true pioneer Christmas with buffalo roaming behind a frontier encampment.
Enjoy the candlelit legendary Lincoln log cabin and a decorated Native American teepee.
Native American and pioneer gift items, buffalo burgers, elk burgers, buffalo chili soup, and other menu items are available for purchase. The restaurant will be open. At 11:00 (CT) you may join a guide and feed the buffalo herd! Don't miss the prize drawing! For more information visit www.legendaryplaces.org/buffalorun
For more information please contact (812) 937-2799.
Location: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Highway 162, Lincoln City, Ind.
Will include a wreath laying ceremony at the grave site of Nancy Hanks, guest speakers and an open house. For more information visit www.nps.gov/libo
For more information please contact (812) 937-4541.
Location: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Ind.
Annual Lincoln Day at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
Pay tribute to our nation's 16th president during this annual ceremony at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. This year's speaker is Justice Frank Williams, a noted Lincoln scholar, member of the national Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Chief Justice of the state of Rhode Island. The South Spencer high school choir and the Sons of the Union Veterans color guard also will perform.
Following the ceremony a wreath will be laid at the grave of Lincoln's Mother, Nancy Hanks, who is buried at the National Park.
For more information visit www.nps.gov/libo
For more information please contact (812) 937-4541.
How Far Would You Walk for a Book?
Date: April 25, 2009Location: Rockport, Ind.
A historic walking tour of the Town of Rockport and Lincoln Pioneer Village will be held on these days.
Participants will receive a book telling the story of Abraham Lincoln's youth in Indiana.
In case of rain the event will be held on April 26, 2009.
For more information please contact (812) 649-4866.
Location: Spencer County Fairgrounds, Grandview, Ind.
Events will include a Civil War Re-enactment, Historic Home Tour, Parade, Fireworks Over the Ohio River, a Night of Stars, a variety competitions and much more!
For more information please contact (812) 649-9941.




