Land of Lincoln

It seems that once a year or so, we find ourselves needing to drive across Illinois either to get to some sort of conference or to come back home. Over time, we have been able to drive near and visit a number of historic sites related to the life of Abraham Lincoln. This year, on our way to Indianapolis to see the Colts play, we had Caroline with us for the first time as we visited Springfield, where Lincoln lived and raised his family before he was elected President, and where he was laid to rest after his assassination. This was also the first time that we had been to the newly opened Lincoln Library and Museum in Springfield. We also visited the cabin in eastern Illinois where Lincoln moved with his father and stepmother when they first arrived from Indiana. So for us Lincoln buffs, this was an enjoyable trip.