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Freeport, Illinois
Lincoln-Douglas debate Celebration
Littlehuggs is located here in Freeport. We are anxious to help you with the best costume you can get to make the celebration a fantastic event for you!
Thanks to Dr. Edward F. Finch, we have a tentative schedule of events (as of 3-11-2008).
Please keep an eye on the Lincoln-Douglas Society of Freeport, IL website for updates.
www.lincoln-douglas.org
Friday, 29 August
**7:00 PM Lincoln, Douglas and troupe arrive at Silvercreek Steam Train Depot followed by torch light parade to the Silver Creek Museum (across the road). Then there will be a reenactment of an Abolitionist Rally followed by a reception hosted by the Silver Creek Museum.
Saturday, 30 August
**10:30 AM Parade through downtown Freeport.
**1:30 PM Reunion Tour '08 presentation at Debate Square by Lincoln, Douglas, et al.
**2:30 PM Dedication of Debate Square
**8:00 PM Grand Ball at the Masonic Temple featuring the First Brigade Band.
Sunday, 31 August
**11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Art in the Park -- art festival and family day in Krape Park.
Monday, 1 September
**11:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Flavor of Lincoln's Freeport -- ethnic food and music festival at Taylor Park
Click here to contact...Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Freeport. Various locations. Join in the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Freeport Lincoln-Douglas Debate which will offer history, pageantry, and fun as Freeport commemorates the 1858 debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Additional details, lodging packages, and event tickets will be available by contacting the Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau. (815-233-1357)
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