A Weekend With Mr. Lincoln
Join us in Vandalia, IL Saturday, February 13 & 14, 2016.
Saturday, Feb. 13 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Open House at the National Road Interpretive Center 3:00 p.m. “Lincoln on the National Road” by John Goldsmith (tours & refreshments) 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. “Lincoln Civil War Ball” at the Moose Lodge (128 S. 3rd Street) Dance to the music of Salt Creek String Band with caller.
Sunday, Feb. 14 Attend the Church of your Choice 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet at Capitol View Restaurant (4th & Gallatin Streets) cost: $9.00 2:00p.m. “Lincoln’s Birthday Party” at Illinois’ Oldest State Capitol (where Mr. Lincoln began his political career– across from the restaurant) cost: FREE; Program: “The Facts About Ann Rutledge” by Kevin Kaegy with tours, discussions & refreshments Weekend sponsored by the Vandalia Tourism Commission and the Vandalia Historical Society, Inc.
Suggested places to stay:
America’s Best Value Inn, 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., 618-283-4400
Holiday Inn Express, 21 Mattes Avenue, 618-283-0010
Jay’s Inn, 720 W. Gochenour, 618-283-1200
Ramada Inn, 2707 Veterans Avenue, 618-283-1400
