Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance will stop in 23 towns in 8 states during its nearly month-long voyage.
At each stop an informational tent will be set up containing a portable exhibit about Lincoln's Life in Indiana. Costumed re-enactors will distribute FREE Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance informational booklets and activity sheets for children.
Stops along the way include:
Sept. 9 Owensboro, KY
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at English Park at 2 p.m.
Sept. 10 Evansville, IN
The Flatboat will be on display to the public at Dress Plaza from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. A luncheon will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. and the boat will be on display until 1 p.m.
Sept. 11 Henderson, KY
Author H. Donald Winkler, who wrote Lincoln's Ladies: The Women in the Life of the Sixteenth President will be at the Henderson Depot from 1pm-3pm for a lecture and book signing. The book includes a history of Lincoln's relationship with Henderson native Ann Rutledge. The Henderson County Historical Society will also be on hand to assist visitors interested in searching out their own Lincoln and Hanks genealogy. The flatboat will arrive at the Second Street Boat Ramp at 3 p.m.
Sept. 12 Mt. Vernon, IN
A River Days Festival will be held from Sept. 12-13. It will kick-off at noon on Sept. 12 when the flatboat arrives and its crew receives Keys to the City from their Mayor. The festival includes music, crafts, food and games.
Sept. 13. Cave in Rock, IL
The flatboat will arrive at Cave in Rock State Park 2 p.m. and depart at 4 p.m.
Sept. 13 Elizabethtown, IL
The flatboat will arrive at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Hardin County Main Street will host a community BBQ on the lawn of The Rose Hotel featuring an appearance by Abraham Lincoln. The event also includes an Underground Rail Road Quilt Display, The Angel Band, and a showing of Davy Crockett & the River Pirates on the big screen out on the lawn. Also on Sept. 13, Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance will have a booth at the Lincoln Douglas Debate Reunion Tour event at Lincoln Memorial Park in Jonesboro, IL
Sept. 15 Paducah, KY
The flatboat will arrive at 3 p.m. at the City Dock on Kentucky Avenue.
Sept. 16 Metropolis, IL
The flatboat will land at Fort Massac State Park at 1 p.m. An official welcome ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. including music. Inside the park visitors center there will be a presentation on flatboats and an artifact display. Throughout the afternoon a variety of activies will take place at the park including bobbing for apples, horseshoes, puppets and other displays.
Sept. 17 Cairo, IL
The flatboat will arrive at a the Eighth Street Dock at 3 p.m. and remain there throughout the day on Sept. 18.
Sept. 19 New Madrid, MO
The flatboat will arrive at the Riverfront Park at 5 p.m.
Sept. 20 Caruthersville, MO
The flatboat will arrive at 3 p.m. at Reynolds Park
Sept. 21 Osceola, AR
The flatboat will arrive at 5 p.m.
Sept. 23 Memphis, TN
The flatboat will be docked at Mud Island River Park all day.
Sept. 24 Helena, AR
Sept. 26 Greenville, MS
The flatboat will arrive at 5 p.m. and a welcome ceremony will be hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Sept. 27 Lake Providence, LA
The flatboat will arrive at 2 p.m.
Sept. 28 Vicksburg, MS
The flatboat will arrive at the City Front at 2 p.m. A welcome ceremony is being planned by the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Sept. 29 Natchez, MS
The flatboat will arrive at 3 p.m. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, our crew will give a presentation at the Natzhez Visitors Center.
Sept. 30 St. Francisville, LA
The flatboat will arrive at 5 p.m.
Oct. 1 Baton Rouge, LA
The flatboat will arrive at the U.S.S. Kidd Dock at 5:30 p.m. and remain docked there all day on Oct. 2. The Foundation for Historic Louisiana will host activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 4 New Orleans, LA
The flatboat will arrive at 3 p.m. where it will dock at Metro Boating,3028 4th St, Harvey, LA.
For more information about Lincoln's Journey stops, call 888-444-9252 or email thinklincoln@psci.net
