Happy 200th Birthday, Abe! Penny Admission at the Chicago History Museum

Happy 200th Birthday, Abe!
Penny Admission at the Chicago History Museum

From today, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 15, the Chicago History Museum is celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday with four days (the first days of their year-long celebration of all things Lincoln) of general admission costing just one penny per person. And today from 10 am - 2 pm, there's a party:

Celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday! The official Lincoln Bicentennial kick-off includes photo opportunities with Abe, musical performances, birthday cake, and Chicago-style hot dogs, courtesy of Vienna Beef.

In honor of Lincoln, general admission is a penny! No reservation required.

All info at Chicago History Museum; 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago.

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i realized it was his birthday when it was too late last night. otherwise i would have made US map and lincoln head cookies.. I still plan on doing it for presidents day though. Helps that I have the day off.

wish i could get up there for penny admission, that is awesome!

posted by jmorey on February 12th 2009 at 12:10pm
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Such a great photo!

posted by Henrietta the Terrible on February 12th 2009 at 12:35pm
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shouldn't we be saying happy birthday to Darwin too?
he is 200 today too :D

posted by bexsa on February 12th 2009 at 1:57pm
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And Darwin! Don't forget Darwin! In the long-term scale of things, he did a hell of a lot more than some politician. He single-handedly reshaped the way thinking people see the world.

posted by ryttu3k on February 13th 2009 at 6:20am
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