# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln’s Legacy Springfield Day Trip
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hannibal-LaGrange University invites alumni and friends to join an upcoming summer day trip to Springfield on Wednesday, July 15, for a special journey through the history and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.

The “Day Trip to Springfield, Illinois – The Land of Lincoln” will depart from the Roland Fine Arts Center parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and return to campus by approximately 6:00 p.m. Travelers will enjoy a full day of fellowship, learning, and historical exploration in the hometown of one of America’s most influential presidents.

The trip includes transportation to and from campus, admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, a visit to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and a stop at the Lincoln Tomb. Lunch will be on your own during the day’s activities.

At the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, guests will experience interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, immersive displays, and presentations highlighting Lincoln’s life, presidency, and leadership during one of the most challenging periods in American history. The museum is nationally recognized for bringing history to life through multimedia storytelling and engaging exhibits.

Participants will also tour the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. Restored to its 1860 appearance, the home and surrounding neighborhood offer a glimpse into Lincoln’s family life before he became president and departed for Washington, D.C.

The trip will also include a visit to the Lincoln Tomb, the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons. The memorial site serves as a place of reflection and remembrance for one of the nation’s most significant historical figures.

The cost for the trip is $30 per person and includes transportation and admission to all sites. Lunch will be on your own. Reservations are required by July 6.

“This trip is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and friends to connect while experiencing an important part of our nation’s history,” said Lauren Youse. “We look forward to spending the day together exploring the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln.”

To reserve your spot or learn more, email giving@hlg.edu or call (573) 629-3124.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hannibal/hlgu-alumni-and-friends-lincolns-legacy-springfield-day-trip/200030152195153
- **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, fine-arts, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hannibal
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, United States, Missouri 63401
- **lat**: 39.72726
- **long**: -91.39162
- **full address**: 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, United States, Missouri 63401

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip being held?
  - **A:** HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, United States, Missouri 63401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip?
  - **A:** HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip is organized by Hannibal-LaGrange University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hannibal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HLGU Alumni & Friends Lincoln s Legacy Springfield Day Trip sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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