Springfield Tour

[Gene C]

The Lincoln Heritage Museum did an interesting hands on exhibits per Joe's description. You walk into a room or scene, it has a dream like quality to the presentation. People Lincoln knew are quoted as the story of his life progresses as you walk from room to room. You frequently see shadowy images, some still - some moving, but never real clear in the scene of which they take place. For me, the most powerful scenes were when Lincoln gives his unprepared speech at the railway station in Springfield in the rain, as he leaves for Washington. The other were statements Elizabeth Keckley makes regarding Lincoln's grief when Willie dies. Not designed for young children, but a powerful, and well done presentation. Throughout the entire journey, you hear a ticking clock in the background, as time slips away.

Off the beaten path of Springfield, but well worth the visit.