About this Event
We're excited to bring you a new series of Civil War education programs at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site. On the Saturdays listed below, the Old State Capitol will be open for self-guided tours from 5:00-7:00 pm with short 20-minute presentations on weekly themes at 5:00, 5:45, and 6:30 pm. Presentations will vary week to week, but may include discussions with interpretive staff, interpreters in historic clothing, historic photography, props, artifacts, and/or hands-on activities.
This program is free and open to all ages; reservations are optional.
The current schedule includes:
Saturday, April 25 - Lincoln Funeral Train
Saturday, May 2 - Lincoln's Funeral, focusing on his funeral services at the receiving vault on May 4, 1865
Saturday, May 9 - John Brown, on his 226th birthday focusing on the impact of his life and actions
Saturday, May 16 - Andrew Johnson, focusing on Lincoln's successor and his impeachment trial, on the anniversary of his senate acquital
Saturday, May 23 - Origins of Memorial Day, learn about Memorial Day's origins in commemorating the Civil War in Illinois
Saturday, May 30 -Kansas-Nebraska Act, a look at the impact of this controversial law, and how it helped bring about the Civil War, on the anniversary of Franklin Pierce signing it
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Old State Capitol State Historic Site, 526 East Adams Street, Springfield, United States
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