Jacksonville Lincoln Bicentennial


Jacksonville celebrates Lincoln through education and the arts - and by telling the stories of his many local ties.



• Working in coordination with the Illinois Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to promote a deeper knowledge, understanding and engagement in the life and times of Abraham Lincoln.


“In Jacksonville, everybody celebrates Lincoln's 200th birthday by reading and writing and learning about our great 16th American President. We also sing, dance, draw, paint and tell the stories of his many ties to our community.”

Events of Note

See Highlights and Calendar for events.

Photos

See Gala Highlights for photographs from the event.