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Lincoln Home National Historic Site Hosts Weekend Activities for Public Throughout October

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Corn husk doll making is one free activity that will be offered at the Lincoln Home during October!

Jasmine Leung

News Release Date: September 8, 2022
Contact: Jasmine Leung, 217-391-3244

Springfield, Illinois - Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host a series of seasonal events for the public. With different themes each week, including Halloween literature, harvest traditions, spiritualism, and fall folklore, the site invites visitors to participate in a range of fun and spooky activities on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during October. From corn husk dolls to jack-o-lanterns made of turnips, park rangers will facilitate historical and festive activities for the public to participate in. All activities are free, family-friendly and open to the public. 

For more details, visit the Lincoln Home event calendar.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jasmine Leung at 217-391-3244 or e-mail us.
 

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