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 Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 03:24 am
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Mana: 
 I was with the group this week end at the Lincoln Museum in Springfield.  I grew up with Disneyland just a few miles away.  I saw the Disney touch in ways that were positive as no one can do that better.  I loved the Ghosts presentation.  I also liked the Eyes of Lincoln .  I thought the figures and scenes were a different way to present the history. 

 

I saw many artifacts on display.  IThe room with all the personal items was amazing.  Seeing the kid gloves Lincoln carried with him to Fords Theatre almost made me cry . I loved that but I also loved the board that had all the photos which were also displayed on the wall.  Touch the screen and it told you who the person was .  

I sat though the Battle Map about three times. Would have stayed there longer if there hadn't been so much to see.  I also loved the Changing exhibit room . 

The gift shop was very well done also.  I found several books on the Lincoln Family I can't wait to dig into . 

I just can't say enough positive about this museum

Susan