Death of Lincoln 150

[LincolnMan]

Forum members:
Now that the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's death has passed, please share how you observed the day.

I attended "Lincoln Day" at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. There were many activities going on. For me, the highlight was seeing the chair that Lincoln was shot in while sitting. For the first time ever (for me anyway)- the chair was removed from its sealed glass enclosure and placed on a platform. Visitors had a 360 degree opportunity to view the chair. To have a picture taken in front of the chair required standing in a line to do so- which I did. There were period-dressed Union soldiers guarding the chair. I assume the chair will not be viewed again this way- at least not in our lifetimes.