![]() ELKHART 2014 - 2015 WINTER EVENTS ![]()
November 1, 2014 -
The Ultimate Betrayal;
The Insanity Trial of Mary Lincoln
In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the reenactment of the funeral procession in 2015, the Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to announce two very special events that will be presented to the public this fall. ![]()
Nov. 1, 2014:
The Ultimate Betrayal The Insanity Trial of Mary Lincoln The second
event on November 1 is a unique look at the
insanity trial that committed Mary Todd
Lincoln to an insane asylum. Actress Pam
Brown will again portray Mary Lincoln in
The Ultimate
Betrayal,
in which the former First Lady describes the
trial, her incarceration, and how she was
finally released due in large part to
articles published by the press. Donna
Daniels, a member of the Association of
Lincoln Presenters and a founding member of
the Mary Lincoln Coterie, is the author of
this presentation.
Following The Ultimate Betrayal, forensic psychiatrist Terry Killian, MD, and attorney Larry Jeckel, JD, will provide modern-day, professional perspectives of the trial. As with the previous month’s event, two shows will be given on November 1; the first at 4:00 p.m., and the second at 7:00 p.m. at the Elkhart Christian Church, 113 South Gillett Street in Elkhart. Tickets for each show are $10. Dinner is offered between performances at The Wild Hare Café, at $25 per person, or The Talk of the Town Restaurant for $16 per person. To purchase tickets and/or for prepaid dinner reservations, please click here, then call 217-947-2238 for confirmation before sending your check. Space is limited for both
establishments, so we encourage you to book
soon.
21 Oct.,
2014 LDN: 27 Oct., 2014 LDN: Shirley Temple of York Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 27 Oct., 2014 LDN: Village of Elkhart cuts the ribbon on a new Route 66/Shirley Temple attraction
Oct. 4, 2014: Mary Todd Lincoln:
Taking
Leave A Dramatic Portrayal of Leaving the White House
For our first
event, on October 4, Springfield resident and
Oklahoma native Pam Brown will give the
dramatic presentation,
Taking Leave,
written for her by award-winning author Ken
Bradbury. Pam’s haunting portrayals of Mary
Lincoln are widely known throughout the
Midwest and Chicago; recently she played
Mrs. Lincoln in
The Insanity
Re-trial of Mary Todd Lincoln,
which was aired on PBS and received a
Midwest Emmy nomination. We invite you to
hear Mary Lincoln’s reflections on her
departure from the White House after living
there as the First Lady, enduring the Civil
War, and suffering through the assassination
and death of her husband. A brief Q&A will
follow the performance. Two shows will be given on October 4; the first at 4:00 p.m., and the second at 7:00 p.m. at the Elkhart Christian Church, 113 South Gillett Street in Elkhart. Tickets for each show are $10. You may also enjoy dinner between performances at The Wild Hare Café, at $25 per person, or The Talk of the Town Restaurant for $16 per person. To purchase tickets and/or for prepaid dinner reservations, please click here, then call 217-947-2238 for confirmation before sending your check. Space is limited for both
establishments, so we encourage you to book
soon. |
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March 31, 2014, Elkhart, IL
Logan Co. Herald: —
Enjoy the spectacular wildflowers on Elkhart Hill. The Elkhart
Historical Society’s Wildflower Nature Walks are scheduled for 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, Saturday, April 19, Saturday, April 26
and Saturday, May 6. Walkers will depart from Governor Oglesby
Street in historic downtown Elkhart.
Everyone on the Wildflower Nature Walks will receive a wildflower “bingo” card to learn the names of the flowers and to keep track of the beautiful wildflowers they see on Elkhart Hill. Each outing will last approximately 90 minutes, and walks are limited to 15 people. Master Gardeners in Macon, Sangamon-Menard, McLean, Peoria, and Logan Counties can obtain CE credit for the walk. Contact your Master Gardener Coordinator directly for credit. The outing will be on foot, so walkers should dress for the weather (rain or shine), wear good walking shoes and bring insect repellent. Cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children (12 and younger). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is limited to 15 people per walk. (Private tours for 10 or more can be reserved by calling Gillette Ransom at 217-899-2238). To register, mail the online, printable form at http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/ to the EHS address. Don’t give up on Spring. Make plans to join us!! Wildflower Nature Registration Form <-- click here |
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Elkhart Bird Watcher Walk Saturday, April 26, 2014 ![]()
March 31, 2014, Elkhart, IL
Logan Co. Herald:
— On Saturday, April 26 the Elkhart Historical
Society will host Bird Watcher Walks on beautiful Elkhart Hill. The
walks will be offered at 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., leaving from Governor
Oglesby Street in historic downtown Elkhart.
Walkers will enjoy looking for the migratory birds that pass through Elkhart Hill every spring. The Bird Watcher Walks are a perfect opportunity for a spring family event. The outing will be on foot, so walkers should dress for the weather (rain or shine), wear good walking shoes and bring insect repellent. And don’t forget the binoculars! Walks last approximately 90 minutes. Cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children (12 and younger). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is limited to 15 people per walk. To register, mail the online, printable form at http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/ to the EHS address. Don’t give up on Spring. Make plans to join us!! Bird Watcher Registration Form <-- click here |