The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives July 2, 2010

The pristine collection of 35 framed original Currier & Ives lithographs includes studies of great trotting horses, mid-19th century scenes and comedic adventures that convey a picturesque part of Americana prior to the advent and development of photography. The exhibit is on loan from The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library will complement the exhibit with items from its own collections reflecting the rich history of Illinois's horse and racing industry. Among the items to be displayed are the 1836 rules and members of the Petersburg, Illinois Jockey Club, a group that used the race track surveyed by Abraham Lincoln.