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  Springfield, Illinois

  No place captures the essence and even the presence of Abraham Lincoln better than Springfield Illinois. Host Paul Lisnek visits the historical destinations related to the life and legacy of arguably America’s greatest president. At the epicenter, is the 200,000 square foot Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. It’s a magical journey thru time, filled with engaging exhibits and priceless artifacts.
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  The Plaza

  At the center of the museum is ‘The Plaza’ an open gathering place and central orientation point from which all the galleries and areas of the museum can be accessed. From the Plaza, visitors are welcome to travel through the remarkable life and times of Abraham Lincoln, from his early childhood through his presidency.
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  Lincoln Museum

  On April 19, 2005, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential library opened to the public in Springfield. The 200,000 square foot complex, which also includes an archive and museum, is twice the size of any other presidential library. The facility is designed not only to preserve and inform, but also to engage and immerse the public into its 21st century technology, interactive theatres, world-class displays and exhibits.
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  Lincoln Tomb

  This tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons. In September 1868, sculptor Larkin Mead's design of the tomb was chosen from among 37 other sketches submitted. Construction totaled $171,000 for the tomb and after five years of construction, the dedication ceremonies were held on October 15, 1874.
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  Lincoln's Home

  Abraham and wife Mary Todd Lincoln bought this home here in Springfield Illinois for $1,200 in 1844. They lived here with their four children for 17 years, and in fact held their farewell receptions here before they went off to Washington DC and the White House in 1861.
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  The old State Capitol

  The old state capitol here in Springfield was the seat of state government and a center of Illinois politics from 1839 to 1876. Here Lincoln would conduct research for his speeches in the state library, he argued cases before the IL Supreme Court and he would track election results in the Secretary of State’s office.