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| The journey in 1861 saw Lincoln speak from the balcony of New York's Astor House. |
The Journey begins...
- Lincoln's Inaugural Journey
- The National Park Service is sponsoring programming that will commemorate the 150 anniversary of President-elect Abraham Lincoln's trip from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, DC, on February 11-23, 2011.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Lincoln's in the Big Apple!
After several days on the road and many programs presented, Lincoln and NPS staff pulled into New York City. Special programs at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historical Site and the General Grant National Memorial are scheduled for the weekend. Check back for more updates!
http://www.nps.gov/liho/new-york-inaugural-journey.htm
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