Ronny & Theresa with Sophia live in Springfield. They were brave enough to let our little family stay the night with them so we could visit and explore the sites.
On our way to the Lincoln Museum, we drove past a few historic landmarks.
Lincoln Tomb
The new capital
A monument to President Lincoln
The Lincoln Museum
This place is worth every single penny you spend on admission. It was $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for kids 5-15. This has to be the best museum I have ever been to. There is something about the layout that makes it seem small, but once you move into some exhibits you see that this is just a facade.
The museum's web site.
This is the front of the exhibit detailing the Civil War and President Lincoln's role.
Another exhibit front
In the very center of the museum is a wax statue of the Lincoln family.
The kids LOVED Mrs. Lincoln's Attic
You might want to click on this picture to see it a little larger. There are certain familiar things inside the doll house.
Congratulations to Theresa on successfully getting the little ball into the cup. This is a maddeningly simple and addictive game.
A familiar sight in most bookstores we visit!
Home Sweet Home
Ron and Sophie pose for a picture as we left their adorable house. Ron has done some terrific things in that house and he has some great plans for more work. I'm very proud of my brother who has developed a skill for working on houses.
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