The Troy Public Library and the Troy Museum and Historic Village are teaming up to commemorate Lincoln’s 200th birthday. “Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, and we just couldn’t pass up an opportunity to honor such a special bicentennial,” Library Director Cathy Russ said.
Saturday, February 14 at 10 am, the Troy Museum hosts a special “We Love Abe” event including treats and activities for children, youth and adults.
Monday, February 16 at 1 pm, celebrate Lincoln’s birthday during mid-winter break at a 200th birthday party of the event at the Troy Museum.
Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 pm, enjoy “Common Cents,” a lecture at the Troy Museum about symbols on the penny and more.
Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm, local Lincoln historian, Jerry Zaetta, offers a presentation at the Library about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, including events leading up to and following Lincoln’s assassination.
Thursday, April 30 at 2 pm, come join Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln for a “President Lincoln Tea” at the Troy Museum and hear these re-enactors speak about the lives of the 16th President and First Lady.
The Library is located at 510 W. Big Beaver Rd, 248.524.3532. The Museum is located at 60 West Wattles Road at the northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois, 248.524.3570.
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