DOVER—
The Woodman Institute Museum on Central Avenue in Dover celebrates the 150th anniversary of young Abe Lincoln’s overnight visit to Dover on March 2, 1860, with the popular exhibition prepared for the celebration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday in 2009. “This exhibit has been one of the most popular and unique exhibits featured at the museum,” says Thom Hindle, museum trustee and exhibit curator. Last May the Woodman hosted a celebration visit to Dover with Lincoln re-enactor Steve Wood. Many people in attendance described Lincoln’s visit to the Woodman as one of the biggest celebrations seen in Dover in many years. Due to the large interest in the exhibit, and in celebration of his 1860 visit, the Lincoln Exhibition with some additions will continue throughout the 2010 season.
It has been said that it was Lincoln’s decision to visit New Hampshire and his son Robert at school in Exeter that won him the nomination and the election to become our 16th president. The Lincoln exhibit at the Woodman gives visitors an opportunity to see through rare historic photographs what Dover was like during the Civil War and learn facts by viewing actual artifacts related to Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth. The actual podium used by Lincoln as he gave his two hour speech at city hall and the saddle used by Lincoln to review troops only days before he was assassinated will be on display.
As part of the museum tour, guides will talk about all the unique connections that Dover had with Lincoln, including a U.S. Senator who was at Lincoln’s bedside when he died and escorted the body back to Springfield, and another Dover senator who’s daughter was engaged to an actor by the name of Booth.
The Woodman Institute Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 12:30-4:30 p.m. (except holidays) with exhibits displayed in four historic homes that includes the original 1675 William Damm garrison. The Woodman is a natural history, local history and art museum with something for all ages and interests. You can call 742-1038 for information/group reservations or visit www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org.
Photo caption: Photos of John Wilkes Booth and Ford’s Theatre on display. (Courtesy photo)
The Woodman Institute Museum on Central Avenue in Dover celebrates the 150th anniversary of young Abe Lincoln’s overnight visit to Dover on March 2, 1860, with the popular exhibition prepared for the celebration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday in 2009. “This exhibit has been one of the most popular and unique exhibits featured at the museum,” says Thom Hindle, museum trustee and exhibit curator. Last May the Woodman hosted a celebration visit to Dover with Lincoln re-enactor Steve Wood. Many people in attendance described Lincoln’s visit to the Woodman as one of the biggest celebrations seen in Dover in many years. Due to the large interest in the exhibit, and in celebration of his 1860 visit, the Lincoln Exhibition with some additions will continue throughout the 2010 season.
It has been said that it was Lincoln’s decision to visit New Hampshire and his son Robert at school in Exeter that won him the nomination and the election to become our 16th president. The Lincoln exhibit at the Woodman gives visitors an opportunity to see through rare historic photographs what Dover was like during the Civil War and learn facts by viewing actual artifacts related to Lincoln and his assassin John Wilkes Booth. The actual podium used by Lincoln as he gave his two hour speech at city hall and the saddle used by Lincoln to review troops only days before he was assassinated will be on display.
As part of the museum tour, guides will talk about all the unique connections that Dover had with Lincoln, including a U.S. Senator who was at Lincoln’s bedside when he died and escorted the body back to Springfield, and another Dover senator who’s daughter was engaged to an actor by the name of Booth.
The Woodman Institute Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 12:30-4:30 p.m. (except holidays) with exhibits displayed in four historic homes that includes the original 1675 William Damm garrison. The Woodman is a natural history, local history and art museum with something for all ages and interests. You can call 742-1038 for information/group reservations or visit www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org.
Photo caption: Photos of John Wilkes Booth and Ford’s Theatre on display. (Courtesy photo)
