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Learn more about one of America's most beloved presidents.

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  • The War of 1861
    Ongoing exhibit, Tue-Sat, noon-4
    Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site, 113 E Partridge, Metamora

  • Civil War Exhibit
    Ongoing exhibit, Tues 9-12, Sun April 6 & 13, 1-4
    Mascoutah History Museum, 306 W Main, Mascoutah

  • Death Day Ceremony
    April 12, 9:45 – 10:45
    Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield
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Learn more about one of America's most important generals.

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Veteran volunteers

In mid-1863 the Federal government began work to stave off a crisis that could hobble the war effort. Beginning in May 1864 the three-year enlistments of many military units—dozens of them from Illinois—would expire, releasing hundreds of thousands of men from the army at the very height of the campaign season.

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