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Open House to Highlight New Lincoln Shrine Exhibit Feb. 6

By Carl Baker, Community Writer
February 3, 2016 at 08:23am. Views: 102

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands will celebrate its 44th annual Open House Saturday, Feb. 6, with a festival at the museum. The excitement and entertainment will run from noon until 3 p.m. New exhibits being unveiled include: a rare example of Lincoln’s use of congressional privilege while a member of the House of Representatives; the importance of music during the Civil War; a letter written by future President Chester Arthur as Quartermaster General for New York in 1862; and looks at the post-war world through a carpet bag, carried by so-called “carpet baggers” in the South, and photos and mementos of Civil War veterans organizations. In addition to the new exhibit, the open house will feature Civil War re-enactors, including artillery demonstrations by the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, members of the 7th Michigan Volunteer cavalry on horseback and Mr. Lincoln himself presenting the Gettysburg Address. “Over the years the open house has become a great celebration of all things related to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln,” said curator Nathan Gonzales. “The unveiling of our new exhibits, combined with live music and re-enactors, should make for a great day for guests of all ages.” Refreshments will be served by the museum’s docents and entertainment will be provided by fiddler Bill Bell and his Civil War quartet. Colorful balloons will be provided for the youngsters and the ever-popular Lincoln Log play area will be set up in front of the building. Returning this year will be a large play area sponsored by the Inland Empire LEGO User Group complete with a LEGO Civil War battle scene and Abraham Lincoln LEGO figure. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is the only institution in the West focusing on Lincoln and the American Civil War. The museum is located at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands. Admission is free. For more information, please call (909) 798-7632 or visit www.lincolnshrine.org.

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