(TROY, MI) – 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 7, at 2 pm,
young people can join in on a birthday celebration at the Library in the Youth
Services Area. Stories, game and crafts
will be included.
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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