Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Jonesboro, Illinois

1858-2008 Sesquicentennial Commemoration

Weekend of September 12, 13, 14, 2008

Friday, Sept. 12

Reunion Tour (Lincoln and Douglas re-enactors) meet with local press and schools

6:30 p.m. Dinner with the Debaters at Great Boars of Fire, Anna (Tickets $25.00 each)

Saturday, Sept. 13

All-day community festival on Jonesboro Square

Period crafts, demonstrations, food, music, games, etc.

1:30 19th Century Jonesboro Band leads procession to debate site at Lincoln Memorial Park. Citizens and visitors may “Walk Where Lincoln Walked” (or ride in a buggy as Douglas did) to travel the ¼ mile from Jonesboro Square up Main Street to the Debate Site at Lincoln Memorial Park.

2:00 Press Conference Program with Lincoln and Douglas Reunion Team as they re-visit Jonesboro 150 years after the Great Debate.

Sunday, Sept. 14

1:00 Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park with music, Lincoln and Douglas, and today’s current local politicians. Bring your own basket of food or purchase from area merchants.

For more information, please visit www.southernmostillinois.com

P.A.S.T. of Union County
P.O. Box 778
Jonesboro, IL 62952

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