150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Inaugural Journey February 22, 2011

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's inaugural journey from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C., with The Independence National Historical Park will. The event includes a parade that will march from Independence Mall's "People's Plaza," on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets, to the north side of Chestnut Street. A presentation of Lincoln's speech by acclaimed Lincoln re-enactor Richard Fritz Klein takes place inside Independence Hall. Following the speech, Klein and other dignitaries will proceed outside to raise the 34-star flag over Independence Hall. Participants are invited to a question and answer session with Klein, National Park Service Rangers, and elected officials at the National Constitution Center's F.M. Kirby Auditorium.