Join your day trip tour hosts Scott and Kim Smith on an all day adventure to the Lincoln sites in Springfield! Travel in comfort on a Peoria Charter motorcoach. On arrival in town your professional Lincoln guide will take over and guide you through the Lincoln history well beyond the constraints of site interpreters. Visit Lincoln home and walk the 1860s neighborhood. Learn about his family life, Mary and the boys, their neighbors. Visit the law office building (office is closed/renovations) and learn about his law career and some of his famous cases. Enjoy an outide visit to the Old State Capitol (closed/renovations) and learn about his rise into national politics and the fall of slavery that begins here. And you’ll tour through the world class Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum detailing Lincoln’s life from boyhood until his brutal assassination.

Enjoy meeting Abraham and Mary Lincoln portrayed by Richard Klein and Pam Brown. They have the reputation as the finest Lincoln reenactors in the world. You will be astounded by the authenticity of their portrayals. You’ll get to hear Lincoln give the famous “House Divided” speech that launches Lincoln’s 1858 senatorial campaign and marks the beginning of the fall of slavery. You’re assured of a very memorable experience hearing this speech!

Enjoy an included soup, salad, and sandwich lunch at Maldaner’s, downtown’s finest restaurant.

It’s going to be an amazing day exploring the Lincoln history with friends on this Springfield Lincoln Experience!

Saturday July 8th, 2023 / $125 per person