Springfield Tour

[Gene C]

We still have some availability for our tour this coming weekend, and the fall colors will be close, or at their peak.
As an incentive, let me remind you that things change over time.
The unfinished mural, located next to the Lincoln Depot, is no longer there. The building it was painted on has been torn down.
During our last visit to New Salem (before covid) the buildings were showing obvious signs of deterioration. It will be interesting to see what state of repair (remember it's Illinois) they are now in.
Museum exhibits change (Lincoln's hat, Marilyn Monroe's dress) are no longer on exhibit at the ALPM. Marilyn's dress was sold in 2018 for $50,000

Eva mentioned the cost. Motels usually run about $100 - $120 a night. We try to eat well, nothing too fancy, we're simple folk. From a quick snack at the Coy Dog to a four course meal, also at the Cozy Dog, "A tourist marches on his stomach" (Napolean) Unlike Napolean, we've never lost a participant, yet.
We can also go Italian, where we raise a toast (or breadstick) to previous participants.

Books - we put no $ limit on what you can spend.
Remember its Thursday - Sunday Oct 27-29. Come and go as you please.
We have a great time, form lasting friendships, learn interesting things.

If interested, send me or Scott a message for more information.