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Day Two: Springfield, Illinois

In Springfield, Illinois, we visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum , which was AMAZING! It exceeded all my expectations. This is not just another "boring" history museum but a museum that captivates it's audience. We started our tour by entering a log cabin that was much like the one he spent a portion of his childhood. This first "wing" of the museum shows Lincoln's life before becoming president. We learned about the his many jobs, his love for learning and his courtship with Mary Todd and his campaign in 1860. Union Station After learning much about Lincoln's pre-presidential years, we headed to the Holavision Theater for "Ghosts in the Library". Isaiah and I were in awe. I can't even find words to describe how fantastic this presentation was....far more than a documentary. Catch'em off guard...only way to get a genuine smile. Look at that smile! Of course, by this time The Boy was famished and wanted to eat at Subw...