By ANN GORMAN
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Posted Feb 01, 2009 @ 11:54 PM

 

PETERSBURG - Organizers in Petersburg are finalizing plans to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday this month.

 

Among activities scheduled are a party featuring youngsters dressed as Lincoln, presentations about the 16th president and his connections to the area, special music and a community photo. A commemorative sign also will be unveiled, and an art gallery with exhibits devoted to Lincoln will be dedicated in downtown Petersburg.

 

“We want to give our favorite son a wonderful birthday party,” Petersburg Chamber of Commerce president Judy Loving said of Lincoln. ...

 

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