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The Lincoln Bicentennial
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial was organized at national and state levels to commemorate activities and celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Kentucky is an essential part of the national celebration and the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was established in 2004. The commission serves as coordinator of state wide efforts to convey Lincoln's Kentucky story and his legacy of freedom, democracy, and equal opportunity for all. Farmington is an official Kentucky and National Commission Lincoln site.
To commemorate the Bicentennial period Farmington opened a new permanent exhibit on February 11, 2008. This exhibit, Lincoln & Farmington: An Enduring Friendship provides an overview of Lincoln's ties with the Speed family and his 1841 visit to Farmington. The exhibit is located in the visitor's center, and is phase I of a three phase exhibit plan. Please visit the exhibit link for more details.
Farmington will host Three Weeks at Farmington in October 2008 to also celebrate the Bicentennial. For more information on the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial please click on the following web links:
www.abrahamlincoln200.org (National Bicentennial Commission)
www.kylincoln.org (Kentucky Bicentennial Commission)
Farmington Lincoln Bicentennial
Three Weeks at Farmington
October 12, 2008: |
Harvest Festival & Opening Day:
Live Music, Great Food, Characters in Costume. Come out for a fun filled day reliving the 1800s. There will be historical re-enactments throughout the day and at 1:30 a dramatic recreation of Lincoln's 1841 arrival to the plantation.
Location: Farmington
12pm-5pm
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October 14, 2008: |
Setting the Scene:
Dr. John Kleber will discuss local, state, and national issues that faced Louisville and the Union in 1841. Participants will have the opportunity to view the new exhibit "Lincoln and Farmington: An Enduring Friendship." A panel discussion will take place including: Kathy Nichols-Curator of Farmington's exhibit, Andrea Saylor- Executive Director of Farmington, Pen Bogert-Historian, and Lori Stahlgren-Archaeologist.
Location: Farmington
11:00am-2:30pm
Ticket Price-$ 25.00 (Box Lunch Included)
Reservations required
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October 18, 2008: |
In Lincoln's Footprints 1841:
BUS TOUR
Bus tour of Louisville lead by Historian Carolyn Brooks. Tour will highlight historic sites that Abraham Lincoln may have passed down historic Bardstown Turnpike. Highlights on the tour include: the George Hikes Jr. House (1824), the Samuel Bray House (c. 1800), Christ Church Cathedral (1824), James Milner Office/Howard-Hardy House (c. 1830), and Hayfield (c. 1830s). The day will start at Farmington with a lecture by Mary Jean Kinsman discussing architectural aspects of Louisville in 1841.
Location: Farmington
9:30am-4:00pm
Ticket Price-$ 45 (Box Lunch Included)
Reservations required |
October 18, 2008: |
African American Genealogy Workshop:
Have you ever wondered about your family's genealogy? This workshop, in partnership with the Louisville Free Public Library, will explore available resources to research your family tree. Representatives from the Louisville Free Public Library, University of Louisville Archives, and Louisville Metro Archives, and other organizations will be present. Walter Hutchins, Cassandra Sea, and Juanita White will discuss their research into their own family's history.
2:00-3:30 Joe Hardesty will lead a session at the Computer Learning Center exploring print, microfilm, and online resources. This smaller session is limited to 15 participants
Location: Main Branch, Louisville Free Public Library, Centennial Room
9:00am-3:30pm
Ticket Price- FREE
Reservations required |
October 23, 2008: |
James Speed: Lincoln's Last Attorney General:
Historian Jennie Cole will present a lecture on James Speed's role as Lincoln's last Attorney General. Following the lecture panelists will explore the history of the Office of Attorney General and how the office has evolved. Panelists include: Dr. Thomas Mackey, University of Louisville, Judge Fred Cowan, and Attorney Richard Clay. The program is co-sponsored by Farmington Historic Plantation, Louisville Bar Association, and the Filson Historical Society.
Location: Filson Historical Society
5:45pm-8:00pm
Suggested Donation $5
Reservations required |
| October 25, 2008: |
Slavery in the Ohio River Valley in the 19th Century:
BUS TOUR
This regional bus tour will explore the institution of slavery in the Ohio River Valley, and the history of the Underground Railroad in the area. The tour will include stops at Farmington Historic Plantation, Portland Wharf Park, Squire Erick House in Portland, 2nd Baptist Church in New Albany, and the Carnegie Center for Art and History. Key participants will include: Historian Pam Peters, historian Pen Bogert, and Dr. Blaine Hudson, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, at the University of Louisville.
Location: Farmington
Walking Required on Tour
9:30am-3:30pm
Ticket Price-$ 45 (Box Lunch Included)
Reservations required |
| October 26, 2008: |
Parallel Lives: Farmington and Oxmoor Sisters:
Play
Farmington will present a short play exploring the impact of two events, a fire at Farmington and Abraham Lincoln's 1841 visit to the plantation, from the perspective of sisters Lucy Fry Speed and Mildred Fry Bullitt. Two enslaved sisters, Phillis Thurston, from Farmington, and Jinnie, who lived at Oxmoor, describe the events from the cabins behind the main house. The script was written by actress and playwright Erma Bush. An afternoon tea will follow in Farmington's Carriage House.
Location: Farmington
2:00pm-4:00pm
Ticket Price-$ 30 (Afternoon Tea Included)
Reservations required |
**Abraham Lincoln: Three Weeks at Farmington 1841 Program Package Ticket Price- $125
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